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By Rhod Mackenzie

Russia and Vietnam are consistently switching to using national currencies in trade. Now the share of transactions in rubles and dongs has reached 60%, Vladimir Putin said during his visit to the republic on June 20. In addition, Moscow and Hanoi agreed on a joint statement on ex...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The International sanctions, which targeted everything from individual finances to major sectors of the economy, are aimed at isolating Russian consumers. Major brands such as Apple and McDonald's have ceased operations in the country. However, as the British Guardian reports, R...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The BRICS bloc commands greater respect than Western blocs. Experts have attributed this respect to the surge in countries seeking membership to the international structure, one of the founders of which is Russia, What are the criteria for selecting new BRICS members, and what be...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China reports that the volume of Chinese exports in May increased by 7.6% year-on-year, reaching $302.35 billion. Export growth accelerated from 1.5% in April to reach its highest level since January.
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By Rhod Mackenzie

The trade turnover between China and Russia in the first five months of 2024 increased by 2.9% compared to the same period last year, amounting to $96.509 billion, according to data released on Friday by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China.
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By Rhod Mackenzie

Following his inauguration, Vladimir Putin has already made a number of foreign visits, with the countries he has visited traditionally used to judge the importance of certain areas of Russian foreign policy. The head of state made his first trip to China, where he was greeted wi...