After months of speculation, parliament and President rubber-stamp deal that will see gas sent to China.
Fate of 13 still unknown as rescue efforts continue.
More than 300 enterprises now have investment from China in this Far East region.
The second largest city of the Russian Far East faces nervous hours and days to see if its dikes hold back the deluge.
Courier and logistics giant has improved its services in the Far East and Siberia with a new direct cargo link between Vladivistok and its key hub in Hong Kong.
Vessel 'holed by drifting ice', says regional Emergency Ministry source.
Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.
One proposal would allow influx of foreign workers, bypassing existing labour quotas.
Drivers in the Far East of Russia could receive a discount on new Russian-manufactured Japanese cars.
The Russian president tells the Security Council this is a key priority for 'clear and principled decisions'.