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Russia actively courts investment from “friendly” nations like India and China, focusing on sectors like tech, energy, infrastructure (PPPs), and non-Western markets through forums like BRICS and the CIS, targeting growth in specific areas like high-tech manufacturing, aviation, and automotive. Russia’s FDI investment stock is worth about US$326 billion. At the same time, Russia also actively invests in emerging economies throughout the Global South, and particularly in areas that can boost its exports. This section provides expert analysis, market trends, and risk assessment for foreign investors looking to capitalize on the inbound and outbound Russian investment market.

EDB Main
Featured December 16, 2025

The Eurasian Transport Framework Observatory – Showcasing US$231 Billion Of Central Asian-Middle East Silk Road Infrastructure Projects 

The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has released a Eurasian Transport Framework (ETF) Observatory, being an analytical tool for monitoring and systematising infrastructure projects related to Eurasian international transport corridors and routes, covering 13 countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It currently lists 325 projects at various stages of implementation, […]

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Arctic Main
Featured December 15, 2025

How Russia Is Unlocking Arctic Trade and Investment for Asia

The Arctic Present and Future forum was held between December 9 and 10 in St. Petersburg,  and reaffirmed a simple but powerful truth: the Arctic is no longer a distant frontier of ice and exploration, but it is becoming one of the central arteries of the 21st-century global economy. Against a backdrop of geopolitical turbulence […]

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Atom
December 15, 2025

Kamaz Launches Pre-Sales For Russia’s First Mass-Produced Electric Vehicle 

The Russian auto manufacturer Kamaz has launched a presale program for Russia’s first electric vehicle, the pre-series production of which began in late November at its Moskvich plant near Moscow. This plant was previously a joint venture with Renault until the French manufacturer exited the Russian market in 2022. The new EV, titled the ‘Atom‘ […]

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GCC-Russia Main
December 14, 2025

Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council: Unlocking the Next Frontier of Trade and Investment

As 2025 draws to a close, the strategic trade and economic exchanges between Russia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have reached unprecedented depth and vibrancy. What began as periodic high-level consultations has matured into a multifaceted, mutually beneficial partnership rooted in macroeconomic complementarity, robust commercial cooperation, infrastructure connectivity, and shared interests in shaping a […]

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December 11, 2025

Russia’s Whoosh EV Bike Sharing Service Enters Colombia Market

The Russian-owned EV bike-sharing service Whoosh has entered the Colombian market in Latin America, starting operations in Medellin, the capital city, the company has stated. Colombia is the third country of presence for Whoosh in Latin America, with the service already operating in Chile and Brazil. Next year, Whoosh plans to add several thousand e-bikes […]

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Thailand Main
December 10, 2025

Russia-Thailand Investment Forum 2025—Russia’s Comprehensive Economic Ties With Thailand And ASEAN

The First Russia-Thailand Investment Forum (RTIF 2025) was held in Phuket on November 26-28, 2025, and emerged as a flagship event for Russia’s engagement not just with Thailand but also with ASEAN. It represents not only an unprecedented platform for dialogue and business matchmaking but also a strategic milestone in the broader Eurasian-ASEAN economic integration. […]

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UAE Russia
December 10, 2025

The First UAE-Russia Business Forum: ‘Trade, Investment, and Connectivity Opportunities’ – Analysis

The first UAE-Russia Business Forum takes place today (December 10), in what promises to be a landmark event in the architecture of contemporary Eurasian connectivity. Organized by the Russia–UAE Business Council with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and coinciding with the 12th meeting of the Russia-UAE Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, […]

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Oman Russia Main
December 10, 2025

Russia and Oman 2026: Open Doors, Robust Investment, Trade and INSTC Connectivity

2025 has become a watershed in Russia-Oman relations. With Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s historic April visit to Moscow, the first by an Omani ruler, ten agreements were sealed in trade, diplomacy, media cooperation, climate dialogue, and a mutual visa exemption programme. That visit, followed by the Russia–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on November 13, 2025, […]

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Gold
December 9, 2025

Russia’s Gold Reserves At A Record Valuation High

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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