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BUSINESSOct 18Russia Puts Tarkett , Ontex Under State ManagementRussia has placed Tarkett and Ontex under state management, indicating significant state intervention in the private sector. This move could impact the operations of these companies and set a precedent for foreign businesses in the region.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
BUSINESSOct 17RMG exports to Poland rise amid Russia warRMG (Ready-Made Garment) exports to Poland are increasing amid the ongoing Russia war. This indicates a shift in trade patterns and economic impacts stemming from the conflict.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
BUSINESSOct 17US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief , but trade uncertainties persist : CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani Sinhamiddleeaststar.com · Syria
BUSINESSOct 17Oil touches $110 a barrel for first time since May on Middle East , Russia supply fearsOil prices have reached $110 per barrel, a level not seen since May, due to concerns about supply from the Middle East and Russia. This rise indicates significant market volatility and potential economic impact.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
BUSINESSOct 17Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSOct 17Azerbaijan Announces Russian Gas Purchases Despite SanctionsAzerbaijan has announced its purchase of Russian gas, even in the presence of international sanctions against Russia. This action has implications for international energy policy and sanction regimes.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
BUSINESSOct 17Brent crude hits $110 for first time since May as Middle East conflict , Russia supply risks fuel rallymoneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESSOct 16Putin hands French flooring giant Tarkett’s Russian assets to former regional official who fought in Ukraine. New owner asks journalists not to write about it.Russian President Vladimir Putin transferred the Russian business of French flooring maker Tarkett and four other major companies with combined revenue of 53 billion rubles to the management of Marat Mirkhaidarov, a former deputy premier of Zabaikalsky Krai, the independent Russian investigative outlets The Insider and Agentstvo found.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 16Putin seizes five more European firms, continuing Russia's hostile asset crackdownThe decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker, and two metal- and plastic-packaging companies, all of which continued operating in Russia after the all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 16Russian Firm A7 Launches Crypto - to - Bank Payment Service , Company Says – NaturalNews . comA Russian firm, A7, has launched a new crypto-to-bank payment service, according to the company. This represents an advancement in integrating cryptocurrency with traditional financial systems.naturalnews.com · United States
BUSINESSOct 15US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil until 2027A separate Treasury license on Thursday also authorized certain transactions involving Lukoil's Bulgaria entities through April 24, 2027.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 15A major Russian business association has proposed sweeping away tax breaks for small businesses. Here’s what would change — and why the Kremlin might agree.Delovaya Rossiya, one of Russia’s largest and most influential business associations, has proposed more than 50 economic reforms to the authorities, RBC reported. Many clearly run counter to small businesses’ interests.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 14Why are portions of prepared meals getting smaller in Russia? Rising costs may be only part of the answer.Portion sizes for prepared food in Russia fell by 10.3% over the past year to 266 grams (about 9.4 ounces), according to calculations by the analytics company Ntec, as cited by Kommersant.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 14Trump's diesel deal with Russia is unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices despite expectations of rapid reliefAs the world's largest diesel exporter, the US benefits from high prices. At home, however, consumers are feeling the strain of rising living costs. Why Donald Trump's deal with Russia is unlikely to change that.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 14Russia could export up to 3.5 million tons of diesel by the end of the yearRussia plans to export up to 3.5 million tons of diesel by the end of the year, according to an agreement with the U.S., representing more than 10% of the global market. The pact between Russian and U.S. leaders seeks to stabilize global energy prices, although its impact could be limited in the marClarín
BUSINESSOct 14Business association Delovaya Rossiya proposes partially scrapping simplified tax system, taxing Russians’ passive incomeThe business association Delovaya Rossiya has drafted proposals to overhaul the Russian economy, the Russian business news outlet RBC reported. Some of the proposed measures would significantly tighten conditions for small and medium-sized businesses, while others target citizens’ passive income.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Russian banks fear massive fines after unprecedented surge in court bailiff inquiriesRussian banks received millions of requests for information about debtors from the Federal Bailiff Service (FSSP) over three days between September 18 and 21, an unprecedented volume, the National Financial Market Council reported.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 13IMF lowers forecast for Russia’s economic growthThe International Monetary Fund has lowered its forecast for Russia’s economic growth to 0.9% in both 2026 and 2027. The updated forecast, released on October 13, is down from its July projection of 1.1% for each year.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Diesel futures jump, signaling higher prices to come despite Trump’s Russia deal“Absolutely stunning price spikes in wholesale diesel today,” a top energy analyst said.NBC News
BUSINESSOct 13Russian telecom giant Rostelecom offers smaller internet providers relief from surveillance costs. In exchange, it wants their customers — and most of their revenue.Russia’s largest nationwide telecommunications operators, Rostelecom and TransTeleCom, have begun offering small regional providers service agreements under which the providers would hand over their infrastructure and subscriber bases, Kommersant reported after reviewing the presentations.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Europe paid Russia $209bn for energy since 2022, far below Moscow’s $320bn claimThe European Commission pushed back against what appear to be inflated claims by Russia — and the United States — regarding the bloc’s spending on Russian energy since 2022.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Rent spikes in Georgia and Armenia as Russians flee fearing mobilisationMonthly rents in Yerevan now run to €800–900 for a two-room flat, up 23.5% year on year in August, while Tbilisi rents have stabilised after 60–70% jumps following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russian nationals account for 72% of all foreign property transactions in Armenia.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 13Oil prices fall as traders assess Russian diesel supply prospects and Saudi-Houthi conflictOil prices fell as investors assess potential supply disruptions against prospects of more Russian diesel entering global markets.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 13Russia says Europe bought $320 billion in hydrocarbons since 2022Russia said on Monday that European Union countries had bought $320.7 billion worth of its energy resources since 2022, despite sanctions over the war in Ukraine. The figure fuelled tensions as European officials criticised a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Stockholm called for the bloc to use frozen Russian assets to boost support for Kyiv.France 24 [en]