Your Week in Asia
Modi-Putin meeting, Summit for Democracy, China WTO anniversary
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Economy
Opinion
Why the BRICs nations have not turned the world upside down
Grouping was never ready for today's crop of leaders
Economy
Fed poised to begin tapering as early as next month
Minutes from September meeting of FOMC indicate stimulus program could end by mid-2022
Economy
IMF lifts growth forecast for rich nations, dims outlook for others
Developing nations draw downgrades on lack of COVID vaccines and fiscal support
International relations
Russia warms to Pakistan after three decades of cold ties
Moscow seeks new energy markets and to reclaim turf in geostrategic backyard
Economy
Russian Far East to woo Asian tourists with Kamchatka resort
$500m hotel and ski area to be sited near World Heritage-listed volcanos
Opinion
How an open internet can power Asia-Pacific's economic recovery
Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future
International relations
China and India vie for clout in Bangladesh with COVID vaccines
Russia also seeks a foothold as powers jockey for geopolitical influence
International relations
India and Russia in talks over co-manufacturing Sputnik V
COVID-19 war expanding ties from national defense to public health worldwide
International relations
Russia locks onto Southeast Asia to boost arms sales
Flexible payment options help win orders outside US-China divide
Commodities
Turkey scrambles for gold, overtaking Russia as top buyer
Ankara's frictions with Washington fuel mad dash for the dollar alternative
Opinion
Mongolia's economy is stuck between China, Russia and US
Reelected prime minister must navigate geopolitical tensions
Economy
Thailand fights to revive reputation as top tourist destination
COVID-19 tracing measures and troubled Thai Airways' cloud tourism revival
Comment
China, a troubled giant, poses growing risk to the world
Facing growing frustration at home, Xi may be apt to act with least composure
International relations
Trump's G-7 expansion falls flat on reluctance to exclude China
Moscow uneager to alienate Beijing; members cool on Russia re-entry
International relations
Russia pulls China closer with ties in space exploration and energy
Beijing-Moscow strategic links could raise US hackles
Opinion
Winning compensation from China for coronavirus is a long shot
Legal claims stand no chance, but there are other kinds of punishment
Economy
OPEC and Russia approve biggest oil cut amid coronavirus pandemic
Trump offers to help Mexico, expects reimbursement
Economy
Can India hang on as the once-solid BRICS crumble?
Slowest growth in 7 years raises doubts about durability of recent success
Opinion
Oil price crash will not offer help that Asian economies need
Long-term uncertainty has grown, overturning budgets and demanding cool heads