The controversial trade shows how Russia could continue to sell commodities abroad without settling in US dollars despite sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine

At one stage, a series of demands from New Delhi, which sees itself as the champion of poor farmers and fishermen, appeared set to paralyse talks

"The disruption ... on the international economic order; and the chance to grow would be much, much (more) significant than this one," chief trade negotiator John Deng said

China's logistics performance index came in at 49.3% last month, up 5.5 percentage points from the previous month

The bridge across the Amur river is just over one kilometre long and cost 19 billion roubles ($342 million), Russia's RIA news agency reported

May trade data showed outbound shipments jumped 16.9% from a year earlier, the fastest growth since January, and more than double analysts' expectations for an 8% rise

Serai, which connected small-and-medium-sized apparel makers with global component suppliers, confirmed its closure in a notice on its website

California port leaders expect imports to rise as Shanghai, home to the world's busiest seaport, emerges from a two-month Covid-19 lockdown

Trade and investments are booming, with Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia reporting soaring exports as customers scramble for alternative sources of metals, electronics and apparel

China's imposition of tariffs and restrictions on metals, food, and energy is worsening the pressure on global inflation, says the Peterson Institute for International Economics. 

David Malpass said reducing dependence on China is 'probably good for everyone', but the bank continued to work well with China, as a major shareholder and a borrower of less financing now

The move comes as over 1,600 trucks are stuck at border gates in the north awaiting clearance from the Chinese side, the report said