Obscure firms have shipped large cargoes of Russian oil this year, with crude often changing hands at sea and carried in old Liberian-flagged vessels, en-route to China and India

Macron flew into Noumea this week and warned that the push for independence in New Caledonia could mean "a China naval base tomorrow"; top US officials are also touring the region

The new governor of the People's Bank of China has been described by some as a hawkish and capable technocrat experienced in crisis management

Qin Gang’s disappearance and subsequent sacking has sparked questions about political transparency in China from analysts and diplomats

Chinese manufacturers are selling vast quantities of "non-lethal, but militarily useful equipment to Russia", such as drones, body armour and helmets, customs data shows

US-based investment firm Bain Capital said on Sunday it will bulk the bulk of Adani Capital and Adani Housing for $120m and a liquidity line of $50m. Gaurav Gupta will continue as CEO.

Sanctions imposed recently by the EU and the US Treasury aim to cut the Myanmar military's capacity to access foreign cash and limit its ability to wage war on its citizens

Cambodian PM Hun Sen, who has held power for 38 years, is expected to hand power to his eldest son Hun Manet at some point in coming months

Severe impacts from widespread conflict in Myanmar has led to the shutdown of three Chinese LNG power plants near Kyaukphyu port in Rakhine state, a new report says

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the State Bank of Vietnam Governor announced the agreements in a statement as Yellen wrapped up a visit to Hanoi, amid a push to boost bilateral ties

Indians are questioning the government's disaster management and slack response to global warming after monsoon rains wreaked havoc, and damage of $2 billion, in the country's north

Ambassador Xie Feng told the Aspen Security Forum that China did not want a trade or tech war but would definitely respond if the United States imposes more restrictions on its chip sector