Russia's President Vladimir Putin's visit to China last month reportedly secured alternative payment methods for the two nations.
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During a visit to North Korea to strengthen economic ties, Russia's President Vladimir Putin gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with a Russian-made limousine, a tea set, and artwork.
Bank Indonesia announced that its interest rate was maintained at 6.25% for a second month in a row since April despite the weakening of the rupiah.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Malaysia includes plans to integrate the East Coast Rail Link with regional projects, boosting China's Belt and Road initiative in Southeast Asia.
The Vietnamese finance ministry is considering offering cash rewards to individuals offering tips to authorities in helping them track down corrupt government officials.
Adidas has initiated an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery and embezzlement by senior staff in China, following a whistleblower complaint that claimed millions of euros were involved.
A senior citizen in India has succumbed to injuries after being brutally attacked for money by a group of youngsters.
Germany is urging China to take decisive steps regarding tariffs on imported electric vehicles (EVs).
The United States (US) has returned $156 million to Malaysia, which was recovered from assets seized in investigations into a global corruption scheme involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) state fund.
The US has imposed sanctions on several companies based in Hong Kong and the UAE for involvement in the trade of gold produced by a sanctioned Russian miner.
