World Business Report by BBC World Service

What’s the importance of the Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China? Rahul Tandon explores the possible economic benefits to both countries.

We hear how Russia is still managing to export oil via other countries around the world, and in effect making the sanctions ineffective.

The Ambassador-at-Large with Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chan Hen Chee, talks to us about the country’s future direction after its long serving Prime Minister steps down.