Iran-Russia rivalry for Syrian economic sway may grow

Iran has been cultivating commercial networks in Syria and harbours plans for regional trade integration

Article

China’s role aids Egypt’s army more than the economy

Egypt is signing numerous deals with Chinese companies for major construction and infrastructure projects

Article

As the United Kingdom prepares to leave the EU, it is eyeing enhanced relations with South-east Asia

Article

Despite Russian dominance, Belarus has pursued its own path of engaging with Ukraine on trade and transit

Article

The key tourism sector is performing poorly in the current summer season even as growth slows more widely

Article

Concerns are spreading about letting China invest in strategic infrastructure

Article

India has announced a fourth air base in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Article

After an outwardly friendly Russian-Japanese summit, an end to their island dispute looks less likely than ever

Article

Infrastructure investment has an impact on construction, logistics, warehousing, distribution and multimodal transport

Article

Moscow and Kyiv are highlighting the threat of confrontation although evidence of military preparations is thin

Article