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Russia and UK “2+2” meeting eyes new ties

Russia and UK “2+2” meeting eyes new ties

The two countries are expected to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme, North Korea and Syria.

Industrial output rise brings cheer to India

Industrial output rise brings cheer to India

India's prime minister recently said that India is on the right track to inclusive growth of 7-8 per cent.

Putin nominates new Central Bank chief

Putin nominates new Central Bank chief

Elvira Nabiullina's candidacy is seen by many as a move to boost investor confidence.

Tata Steel buys 51% stake in Canadian mine firm

Tata Steel buys 51% stake in Canadian mine firm

The deal will enable the two companies to benefit from shared infrastructure of rail and port.

China crucial for Australian economy- Swan

China crucial for Australian economy- Swan

Australia's deputy prime minister believes the Chinese economy is on the right trajectory to growth.

Moscow airport plans new $200mn terminal

Moscow airport plans new $200mn terminal

The project to build a terminal and tunnel is estimated at $350-370 million.

Shell, BASF to compensate Brazilian workers

Shell, BASF to compensate Brazilian workers

Sixty people lost their lives at the pesticide plant due to hazardous exposure to chemicals.

Brazil scraps federal taxes on food staples

Brazil scraps federal taxes on food staples

Brazil's president says the move will cost her government $3.8 billion in tax revenues a year.

Russia-EU visa-free travel on the anvil

Russia-EU visa-free travel on the anvil

Moscow has made visa-free travel with the EU a foreign policy priority.

BRICS influenced Africa’s growth- SA

BRICS influenced Africa’s growth- SA

Rob Davies says the BRICS have changed Africa’s traditional trade and investment relations.