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By Rhod Mackenzie

On Thursday, theUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced that the US-China economic and financial working groups will continue to hold regular meetings. Yellen also stated that she plans to visit China for the second time as Treasury Secretary.

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By Rhod Mackenzie

There is trouble brewing in the geopolitical relationship between India and the US. According to Indian media citing government sources, US President Joe Biden will not attend India's Republic Day parade in January. This diplomatic snub is aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping recently visited Vietnam and met with the leaders of Hanoi's ruling Communist Party. Xi praised the strong ties between the two countries and pledged to strengthen them further. The visit resulted in the signing of several business agreements.

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By Rhod Mackenzie

The news that Russia is considering the possibility of storing part of its reserves in the currencies of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia made us think: why are we always looking for a safe haven abroad and not investing in our own projects?

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By Rhod Mackenzie

The impact of sanctions on the Russian economy has significantly contributed to the positive impact of the shadow sector, according to an article by the Higher School of Economics.It is worth noting that the article is not so much about breaking the law as about circumventing th...

By Rhod Mackenzie

A growing number of Chinese organisations and state-backed companies across the country are banning employees from bringing iPhones and other foreign devices to work, Bloomberg reports. This unprecedented ban could reduce the market share of Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co....