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Iran sharply reduces oil prices, competes with Russia to sell to China
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Iran has sharply reduced its already cheap crude oil prices to sell to China in the context of Russia becoming the leading supplier to Beijing.
Forecast of when Russian gas delivered to the EU will drop to a record level
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Russian gas deliveries to the European Union (EU) will fall by more than half in 2025.
Japan affirms it will not give up its interests in oil and gas projects with Russia
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Japan has asked Russia to " Speak more clearly" about the recent decree regarding the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference on July 5.
Germany predicts unwanted prospects in the EU when cutting off Russian gas
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The EU may disagree on gas distribution, amid a growing shortage, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) warned earlier this week.
Finland, Sweden officially begin NATO membership process
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The process of ratifying Finland and Sweden to join NATO officially kicked off on July 5.
Russia - Neutralise new gas deal when EU is extremely short of energy
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Russia and China plan to sign a new gas deal as Europe faces a serious energy shortage.
Forecast of when the Laos - China railway line will be profitable
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The Laos - China railway line is expected to make a profit after 23 years, according to the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment.
UN Secretary-General: COVID-19 is not the last pandemic
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On the occasion of the International Day for Disease Control on December 27, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic that humanity will face.
US Senate approves new Ambassador to Vietnam
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The US Senate passed a vote approving Mr. Marc Evans Knapper as US Ambassador to Vietnam.
