Finance & Markets
Demand for AI Talent in Russia Outstrips Supply as Vacancies Rise
Key Takeaways: Demand for AI specialists in Russia rose 18% year on year in 2025, with nearly 200,000 vacancies.Available AI...
Read moreDetails
Russian Sparkling Wine Exports Surge as Kazakhstan and China Lead Purchases
Key Takeaways: Russia exported more than 2,000 tonnes of sparkling wine worth over $3.3m from January to November, up 30%...
Read moreDetails
Russians Turn Holidays into Home Upgrade Bonanza
Key Takeaways: Over half of Russians (54%) plan to use the 2026 New Year holidays for home improvements, according to...
Read moreDetails
Atom electric car price drops ahead of sales launch
Key Takeaways: Russian maker KAMA re-priced the Atom to make it more affordable and competitive against Chinese electric vehicles.Management says...
Read moreDetails
Russia and Belarus Create a Shared Jewellery Market
Key Takeaways: Russia Belarus jewellery market will allow mutual recognition of hallmark stamps, enabling direct cross-border trade in finished jewellery.Integration...
Read moreDetails
Jaecoo Launches Updated J7 in Russia Ahead of Local Production
Key Takeaways: Jaecoo unveils refreshed Jaecoo J7 for the Russian market, with revamped styling and upgraded powertrains.Front‑wheel drive uses a...
Read moreDetails
Gold and Silver Prices India Slip After Five-Day Rally as Markets Turn Volatile
Key Takeaways: Gold and silver prices India fell on 30 December after a five-day rise, with 10g 24-carat gold down...
Read moreDetails
India Approves Dhruv NG Civil Helicopter for Civil Use
Key Takeaways: India's HAL receives clearance to operate the Dhruv NG civil helicopter for medical evacuations, tourism and disaster relief.The...
Read moreDetails
TDB Group Marks 40 Years Driving Trade and Sustainable Growth in Africa
Key Takeaways: TDB Group 40th anniversary celebrated in Kampala, highlighting four decades of financing trade and regional integration across Africa.The...
Read moreDetails
UNFFE launches sh35b Farmers Tower Nakasero to secure farmers’ income
Key Takeaways: Farmers Tower Nakasero is a sh35 billion 16-storey development to house UNFFE and generate rental income for farmer...
Read moreDetails
Dedicated to a balanced global perspective, we highlight the voices and markets of the Global South. Join us as we track the rise of the BRICS+ nations and their impact on the international stage