Technology Japan, Vietnam Move Ahead On Nuclear Reactor Plans
In Japan's most aggressive move to promote exports of nuclear technology since the Fukushima Daiichi accident in March, a Tokyo-based utility consortium signed a deal with Vietnam on Wednesday to conduct a feasibility study for two new reactors.
EU to assist Azerbaijan to improve financial controlling systems
The European Union (EU) and Azerbaijani Finance Ministry launched a Twinning project "Support to the State Financial Control Service to improve financial controls". The project was presented in Baku on Wednesday.
Russian-Kyrgyz Company in Fuel Deal With U.S. Base
A Russian-controlled company will soon start supplying 20 percent of the aviation fuel at the strategically vital U.S. air base in Kyrgyzstan, and it could eventually increase that share, officials said
US, Ukraine sign memorandum on nuclear security cooperation
The United States and Ukraine signed late on Monday in New York a Memorandum of Understanding on nuclear security cooperation.
India, China to Deepen Investment, Open up Markets
Holding their maiden strategic economic dialogue, India and China Monday agreed to deepen bilateral investments, further open up markets, share developmental experiences and enhance cooperation in infrastructure, specially in the railway sector.
Treasury official visits China to discuss Iran sanctions
David Cohen, the Treasury Department’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, is set to visit Hong Kong and Beijing this week to discuss sanctions on Iran, the department said on Monday.
Russia, Ukraine Make Progress in Gas Talks
Moscow has given up the idea of dragging Ukraine into its customs union in return for gas price discounts, and is ready to discuss a gas transit consortium with Ukraine and the European Union, Kommersant business paper reported on Monday, a day after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych claimed there had been progress during talks over gas prices.
North Korean prime minister in China on visit emphasizing economic ties
China and its impoverished neighbor North Korea are emphasizing trade and investment ties during a visit this week by Pyongyang’s prime minister that also highlights China’s efforts to restart talks on ending the North’s nuclear programs.
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