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By Rhod Mackenzie

In an interview with the Turkish news channel TRT Haber, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty (People's Council) of Turkmenistan, stated that despite the global economic instability, the country's GDP grew by over 6% last year. This was reported by the Russi...

By Rhod Mackenzie

According to the Central Bank's 'Review of financial market risks', the yuan's share in Russia's export revenues rose to 40.8% in January, while in payments for imports it increased to 38.5%.

The report states that 'against the background of a decline in foreign trade volumes i...

Egypt is planning to urge BRICS member states to trade in their national currencies, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the newly appointed Personal Representative of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the BRICS Summit Ambassador Ragy El-Etreby.

El-Etreby indicated...

By Soumya Bhowmick

In the current global economic landscape, the trajectory of multilateral institutions is undergoing a pivotal shift, and the BRICS alliance is a crucial player in this transformation. As we delve into the realms of trade, investment, and finance within BRICS, we find ourselves n...

In July 2024, Western Siberia is set to launch a new oil pumping station (OPS) at the Achinsk linear production and dispatch station (LPDS) in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. The aim is to increase oil shipments towards the east. The expansion of the station's capacity will require an investment of over...

By Rhod Mackenzie

Last year, Russia earned nearly $187 billion from supplying oil, gas, and coal to several friendly countries. This amount is $56 billion more than the average level of supplies to European countries before they imposed anti-Russian sanctions. RIA Novosti calculations were used to...