Natural disasters
Mudslide in Thailand's Phuket kills 9 migrant workers from Myanmar
Disaster near tourist destination Big Buddha also kills 2 Russians and 2 Thais
Commodities
Shanghai Petrochem reveals more Russia oil buying as Li Qiang visits
Executive stresses 'price' is key; Chinese premier cements economic ties with Putin
Trade
India surpasses China to become Russia's top oil buyer in July
Russian crude makes up a record 44% of India's overall imports
Energy
China and Russia drive global nuclear power capacity to record high
With as many reactors as France, China is building more while pursuing new tech
Opinion
'Dark fleet' of oil tankers risk more maritime disasters in Asia
The West needs to bring Russian oil shipping out of the shadows
Comment
North Korea faces limits of economic boon from Russia 'alliance'
For Moscow, long-term partnership with Pyongyang may have little upside
Trade
India and Russia look to boost bilateral trade by 50% by 2030
Target of $100bn set during Modi's Moscow visit comes amid U.S. concerns
Comment
Russia woos Global South in push for new world order
Gambit to curb Western influence hinges on outcome of Ukraine war
Transportation
Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe
New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea
International relations
Modi travels to Moscow for first time since Ukraine war
Visit shows 'resilience' of India-Russia ties amid global uncertainty, observers say
Your Week in Asia
Modi meets Putin, Samsung faces strike, Philippines-Japan '2-plus-2'
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties
Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover
International relations
Russia's Putin lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Need for ammunition in Ukraine war seen as an impetus for first visit in 24 years
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar revives stalled infrastructure projects with China and Russia
Military regime moves to woo key partners amid pressure at home
International relations
Putin woos China and India investment to build sanctions resilience
Russia president highlights diversifying trade and calls for stronger capital market
Ukraine war
Russia trade isolation grows as Chinese banks cut payments
As U.S. sanctions target Ukraine war aid, Moscow's China imports shrink by 10%
Interview
Japan top currency diplomat calls for stepping up structural reforms
Kanda sees G7 officials discussing Chinese overcapacity this week amid U.S. tariffs
Asia Insight
Uzbek farmers battle to save cotton, wheat crops from mortal enemy: salt
Growing salinization crisis bites as cotton exports to Bangladesh skid 80% in 5 years
Opinion
Russia has also become a lot more important to China
Image of dependence on Beijing overlooks role of geoeconomic strategy
International relations
Russia-India trade route through Central Asia moves forward
Azerbaijan's role in shipping corridor turns into military advantage
Interview
Seizing Russian assets to aid Ukraine sets bad precedent, professor says
Nicholas Mulder stresses risks of blurring line between public and private assets
International relations
Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India
Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy
Ukraine war
Russia procures tank parts from Japan and Taiwan via China
Documents show company in Shenzhen used to evade U.S., U.K. sanctions
Trade
Indian imports of Russian oil drop to lowest in a year
Oil minister cites prices, says New Delhi has 'already diversified'
International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world