Asia-Pacific becoming new center of political and economic power: Russian ambassador
SHANGHAI, Mar 19, 2019, TASS. The Asia-Pacific is becoming a new center of economic and…
Russia
The Russian Federation is an economy of 144 million people. When it joined APEC in 1998, Russia’s real GDP stood at USD 813 billion, while its real per capita GDP was USD 5,500. By 2016, Russia’s GDP and per capita GDP more than doubled at USD 1.6 trillion and USD 11,200 respectively.
Tokyo says Japan and Russia will not disclose details of peace treaty talks
TOKYO, Mar 18, 2019, TASS. Tokyo and Japan have agreed to refrain from disclosing the…
Russia says to respond to new EU sanctions over Kerch Strait incident
MOSCOW, Mar 17, 2019, Xinhua. The Russian Foreign Ministry said Saturday that it would respond…
[Analytics] EU dilemma: how to deal with China
Beijing is, little by little, extending its influence not only inside the EU but inside…
US stiffens anti-Russian sanctions on Ukraine: US Treasury Department
WASHINGTON D.C., Mar 16, 2019, TASS. The United States tightens anti-Russian sanctions, blacklisted six individuals,…
Soyuz MS-12 crew enters ISS after docking complete
BAIKONUR, Mar 15, 2019, TASS. The Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft carrying three new crew members to…
[Analytics] Military China steps up efforts to develop military technology to challenge US dominance
Country is pumping more resources into developing state-of-the-art equipment ranging from guns to warplanes, according…
India is world’s second largest arms importer
NEW DELHI, Mar 12, 2019, The Hindu. India was the world’s second largest arms importer…
U.S. sanctions Russia-based bank over Venezuela dealings
WASHINGTON, D.C., Mar 12, 2019, AFP. The US Treasury slapped sanctions on Monday, March 11,…
Russia, China sign general contract on construction of two units of Tianwan NPP
MOSCOW, Mar 11, 2019, TASS. Russia and China have signed general contract on construction of…
N. Korean vice FM leaves for Russia visit
SEOUL, Mar 11, 2019, Yonhap. A senior North Korean diplomat left for Russia on Monday…
No survivors in Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 crash near Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA, Mar 10, 2019, CNN. All 157 people on board an Ethiopian Airlines flight…