Economy Archives - RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

Moscow Wins Big In MICE Development for BRICS and the Global South

Economy, Finance, Infrastructure, Investment, Russia, Trade

The 3rd Meet Global MICE Congress (MGMC) 2025 took place on December 17–18 in Moscow, under the theme “Unity through Open Diversity: New Opportunities for Global Growth”, It showcases that Russia is positioning itself as a central node in the evolving architecture of Global South trade, investment flows, and business mobility, with the theme underscoring […]

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Sberbank Tests Loan Secured By CryptoCurrency Assets

Economy, Finance, Russia, Trade

Sberbank has conducted a pilot loan secured by cryptocurrency mined by Russia’s Intelion Data, the bank has said. Sberbank used its own Rutoken cryptocurrency storage solution in the transaction, which guarantees the asset’s safety during the loan period. Intelion is an active participant in formulating the regulations and development guidelines for Russia’s industrial crypto mining

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The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting in St. Petersburg: Analysis

Commonwealth of Independent States, Economy, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Finance, Imports, Infrastructure, Logistics & Transport, Trade

The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) meeting in St. Petersburg on December 21, 2025 was not an ordinary summit. It was a defining moment in the economic evolution of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), one that affirmed its central role in shaping economic stability, trade connectivity, investment flows, and macroeconomic governance amid global turbulence. The

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The EAEU-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement: A Landmark Agreement in Global Trade

ASEAN, Economy, Exports, Imports, Russia, Trade

One of the most consequential developments of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council St. Petersburg summit on December 21 was the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between the EAEU and the Republic of Indonesia, a strategic pivot that significantly broadens the Union’s external economic reach. The pact was years in the making, following five rounds

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Why Western Pressure Has Failed to Break Russia’s Eurasian Energy Pivot

Economy, Energy, Finance, Russia, Trade

Introduction: Sanctions vs. Energy Reality Western sanctions were designed to weaken Russia’s economy by cutting off its most important source of revenue: oil and gas. The strategy assumed that restricting Russian energy exports would reduce state income, isolate Russian companies, and force Moscow to change its policies. Several years into this sanctions campaign, the results

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President Putin’s Annual Open Q&A Session – The Russian Economy and Industrial Development In 2025: Analysis

Economy, Finance, Russia

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, gave his annual Q&A session on Friday (December 19) in which members of the public as well as Russian and international journalists ask questions. Over 2.5 million people responded, with Putin taking a cross-section of these questions during a four-hour live session. Questions ranged from the Ukraine conflict, to social

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Russia’s Gold Reserves At A Record Valuation High

Economy, Finance, Investment, Russia

Russia’s gold reserves have reached a record high, with values of US$310 billion, the Bank of Russia has stated. Gold is traditionally viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency fluctuations and broke the fundamental line of US$4,000 an ounce in October. In 2023, gold traded below US$2,000 an ounce. Russia’s gold reserves total an

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Key Takeaways From Putin’s Historic India Mission: Trade, Connectivity and Economic Outcome: Analysis

BRICS, Economy, Energy, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Investment, Russia, Security, Trade

The Russian President Vladimir Putin’s historic state visit to India (December 4-5), culminating in the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and the Russia-India Business Forum, marked a watershed in the two countries’ economic and strategic relations. A total of 29 intergovernmental, institutional, and sector-specific pacts and cooperation documents were signed, ranging from energy, trade, connectivity, and

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Putin’s Visit To India: Cementing Russia-India Economic Ties: Analysis

BRICS, Economy, Eurasian Economic Union, Exports, Finance, Imports, India, Investment, Russia, Security, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Trade

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India on Thursday (December 4), India and Russia have begun to cement their comprehensive economic partnership, with this set to transform Eurasian trade dynamics in significant ways. When Putin attends the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit on Friday, the stakes will be unusually high. This is not

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Russia Calling! – Russia’s 2025 Economic Performance: The Deep Dive

Economy, Finance, Investment, Russia, Trade

The 16th “Russia Calling!” Investment Forum has been taking place in Moscow, with the event participants including the Russian President and other high-ranking Russian officials, foreign delegates, along with domestic and international business leaders. The event is often considered a benchmark analysis of the current state of the Russia economy and has the intellectual capability

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RUSSIA'S PIVOT TO ASIA

«Поворот России в Азию»

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