China gets 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali
China, the world's largest consumer of potash, has acquired a 12.5 percent stake in Russia's Uralkali (URKA.MM), the world's largest producer of the soil nutrient, via its sovereign wealth fund, Uralkali said on Tuesday.
North Korea's Yongbyon reactor 'nearing operation'
Steam has been seen rising from North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear facility, suggesting that the reactor has been restarted, a US institute says.
Gazprom, CNPC agree basic terms of long-awaited gas deal
Russia's top gas producer Gazprom (GAZP.MM) and China's CNPC agreed on Thursday on basic terms of long-awaited gas supplies to China, paving the way for the final deal, which would cement Moscow's footing in the world's second largest economy.
PetroChina to join Exxon at giant Iraqi oilfield
China's biggest energy firm PetroChina (0857.HK) will join Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) in developing Iraq's giant West Qurna oilfield and is in talks with Russia's Lukoil (LKOH.MM) to buy into a second project at the field, industry sources said.
Japan nuclear companies apply to restart 10 reactors
Talks aimed at creating the world's largest free trade zone between the European Union and the US are set to open amid tensions over spying and protected industries.
EU orders security sweep after U.S. spying allegations
The European Union said on Monday it had ordered a security sweep of EU buildings after reports that a U.S. spy agency had bugged EU offices in Belgium and the United States.
China says 'very firm' with North Korea on nuclear program
Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured him that Beijing had been "very firm" with North Korea on its need to end its nuclear program.
North Korea to discuss nuclear talks in Moscow
North Korea's chief nuclear negotiator will meet senior Russian officials in Moscow next week, state media reported, amid signs of a new push to get Pyongyang to re-join protracted talks over ending its atomic program
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