Why Russia fears an Iran nuclear deal

Immediately after six world powers, including Russia, reached an interim deal with Iran on curbing its nuclear program, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree lifting a ban on the delivery of S-300 anti-missile rocket systems and Moscow announced the start of an oil-for-goods swap with Iran.

The Russian banking sector is about to implode

The country has more than 820 lenders, a staggering number of which have a high ratio of bad loans on their balance sheets. Many will soon disappear.

China's economic risks 'not scary' - President Xi Jinping

The risks facing China's economy are not "scary", President Xi Jinping has told global business leaders. In a speech to chief executives ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit he sought to dispel concerns about the economy.

Russia signs deals with China to help weather sanctions

(Reuters) - Russia and China signed energy, trade and finance agreements on Monday proclaimed by Moscow as proof that a policy turn to Asia is bearing fruit and will help it to weather Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis.

China ready to grab business after EU-Russia showdown

(Reuters) - China is ready to seize any business opportunities in Russia resulting from Moscow's diplomatic showdown with Europe over Ukraine, Beijing's ambassador to Berlin said ahead of a meeting of German and Chinese leaders next week.

Mongolia eyes economic boost from China president's visit

(Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed on Thursday the expansion of bilateral trade with Mongolia to $10 billion a year by 2020 as he arrived for a two-day visit aimed at deepening economic ties between the neighbors.

Malaysia crash ups Ukraine tension with oil firms caught in middle

The confrontation between Russia and the West took a turn for the worse with the downing of a Malaysian airliner on July 17, and that could spell trouble for several major oil companies operating in Russia.

Australia Says Putin Still Expected at G-20 as MH17 Attack Probed

Russian President Vladimir Putin is still expected to attend the Group of 20 nations summit in November, Australia said, as pro-Russian rebels were blamed for shooting down a Malaysian jet over Ukraine.

Russia Seeks China Gas Deal at Shanghai Meeting

OAO Gazprom, the world’s largest natural gas producer, rose in Moscow as it continued talks in China on a $400 billion gas supply deal.

India Bonds Head for Best Week Since January on Inflow Optimism

India’s 10-year government bonds headed for the best week since January on optimism demand for debt will pick up as the nation’s current-account deficit shrinks and geopolitical tensions ease.

Vladimir Putin can't blame global ills for Russia's economic crunch

MOSCOW: He is one of a few people who can stand up to Vladimir Putin, but even Russia's former finance minister failed to persuade the president his economy's problems lie at home not abroad.

China, Russia pledge support for Asia growth

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (AP) — China will ensure steady and robust growth by boosting domestic demand and rebalancing its economy to help counter the obstacles hindering a global recovery, President Hu Jintao pledged Saturday to Asia-Pacific leaders gathered for a regional summit.