Japan wants to avoid sanctions that impact energy sector
Japan intends to walk in step with the G-7 nations as it has done until now, but hopes to sidestep sanctions on the energy sector, which would have a large impact on the Japanese…
China rail line linking Laos sees passenger, cargo growth
As of Sunday (April 3), about 2.25 million passengers and 1.31 million metric tons of cargo had been transported on the line since its opening on Dec 3.
Thai Airways doubles cargo flights to China and India as fruit demand rises
The national carrier said that shipments in March and April will total to 126 flights via Airbus A350s and Boeing 777s.
Ukraine-Russia war will affect food security: UN Food and Agriculture Organisation chair
Food and Agriculture Organisation director-general Qu Dongyu also highlighted that Russia and Ukraine collectively make up more than a third of global cereal exports.
Russia sets deadline for ruble gas payments from ‘unfriendly’ states
Putin called the transfer of payments for Russian gas to rubles "an important step towards strengthening our financial and economic sovereignty."
India-UAE economic accord to become operational from May 1
Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal has also said the historic deal sets the tone for new beginnings.
First shipment of Thai chicken headed to Saudi after normalisation of ties
The commerce minister said the aim is for Thailand to soon become a key exporter of chicken to Saudi Arabia.
Japan holds on to oil, gas interests in Russia’s Sakhalin, wary of China taking them
Exxon Mobil of the United States and Britain’s Shell, which held stakes in the projects, have announced their withdrawal. But Japanese companies will continue to participate.
China’s Xi pledges to purchase more rice from Cambodia
The Chinese president also said that China will import other agricultural products such as bananas, mangoes and longans to help alleviate poverty in Cambodia.
US should stop suppressing Chinese companies: Ministry of Commerce
A spokesman also said China will take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises.