Russian agricultural exports boom as Covid-19 pandemic and freak weather ruin crop harvests for American and European farmers

Mineral deposits, oil wells and vast timber forests have long been the world’s largest country’s handy cash cow. But with the rise of climate change, Russia’s agricultural sector is now boosting efforts to diversify its economy. … Read More >Russian agricultural exports boom as Covid-19 pandemic and freak weather ruin crop harvests for American and European farmers

EU to impose controls on Covid-19 vaccine exports, saying it has ‘no choice but to act’ amid AstraZeneca row

The EU will impose export controls on Covid-19 vaccines made within the trading bloc, the European Commission said on Friday, in the wake of its huge row with manufacturer AstraZeneca over vaccine shortages. … Read More >EU to impose controls on Covid-19 vaccine exports, saying it has ‘no choice but to act’ amid AstraZeneca row

Silk Road trade on track: Freight train sets off from China to Russia, drastically cutting travel time

A special China-Europe freight train departed from Dongguan in South China’s Guangdong province to Russia on Wednesday. It will arrive in Moscow within 15 days, cutting the travel time by two-thirds compared with the sea route. … Read More >Silk Road trade on track: Freight train sets off from China to Russia, drastically cutting travel time