BRICS profile continues to rise
Russia reached an agreement with Georgia that paves the way for its much-anticipated entry into the World Trade Organization. Russian entry, which now looks all but certain to take place by the end of the year, would come after 18 years of negotiations and represent the biggest step in world trade liberalization since China joined a decade ago.
Russia looks to boost domestic auto production
For the last decade the government had skillfully been using a carrot-and-stick approach to get major auto giants to produce cars (and eventually – car parts) in Russia
Putin ‘2.0’: A look at the first year of the president’s third term
In the absence of significant economic achievements, Vladimir Putin is trying to consolidate support on the basis of conservative values
As WTO member Russia has good export potential
Different analysts predict that as a WTO member Russia will see its GDP growth rise from 3 percent to 11 percent in the coming years
Russia still searching for benefits from its WTO ascension
The Gaidar Economic Forum at the beginning of the year turned out to be quite harsh, judging by the speeches and backstage remarks of the participants
Russia ban on US Adoptions approved by upper house
White House 'concerned' by Russia's adoption ban amendment
The White House voiced concerns Tuesday over the Russian bill that would ban adoptions of Russian children by US citizens.
India, Russia to establish joint investment fund
State Bank of India and the Russian Agency for Direct Investments are likely to sign a MOU during the upcoming Indo-Russian summit
Putin: State Duma reaction to Magnitsky Law appropriate
The State Duma's reaction to the adoption of the Magnitsky Law is "an emotional, but appropriate response," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an annual press conference in Moscow.
Frogs in the Russian-American well
Russian-American relations have a long difficult history – much of it adversarial – and nothing is ever quite simple
Russia faces increased risks after accession to WTO – Putin
President Vladimir Putin said Russia has been facing increased risks after accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) due to crisis tendencies in global markets.
Russia's WTO accession 'No threat' to customs union: Official
Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) poses no threat to Belarus or Kazakhstan, the other states involved in the Customs Union, State Secretary of the Russia-Belarus Union State Grigory Rapota said on Friday.
Russia’s WTO entry reaffirms economic reform course – Shuvalov
By joining the World Trade Organization (WTO), Russia has reaffirmed its course on the modernization of its economy and liberalization of its trade with other countries, First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said.
Intellect is Russia’s main resource
Russia and its CIS neighbours surpassed Africa to clinch the 5th spot on the list of most attractive emerging-market regions according to the Capital Confidence Barometer, released by Ernst & Young
Russia climbs up investment and business climate rankings
Russia and its CIS neighbours surpassed Africa to clinch the 5th spot on the list of most attractive emerging-market regions according to the Capital Confidence Barometer, released by Ernst & Young
India, Russia to ease access to pharmaceutical markets
New regulation in both countries will cut down registration procedures that can take up to 3 years, opening up new avenues
Russia as a business gateway to Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine
Russia remains the main entry point for foreign investors eyeing other post-Soviet markets, which continue to offer many lucrative opportunities
APEC fosters pragmatic partnerships with a global dimension
Russian ambassador in UK strongly believes that Russia can reap a lot of benefits on the Asia-Pacific region. The APEC CEO summit allows the country to promote its interest globally
Russian accession to WTO: What are the challenges in store?
Voice of Russia’s Dan Moody spoke to Michael Tae, Singapore’s former Ambassador to Russia and founder of the Russia-Singapore Business Forum, about how Russia will fit in the WTO and what challenges are in store
WTO cuts outlook for global trade in 2012 and 2013
The World Trade Organization has warned of a worsening outlook for global trade in 2012 and 2013. It says the slowdown in such key economies as the Eurozone, USA and China are the main decelerators.
Vladivostok 2012: Russian agenda for the APEC Forum
The Kremlin news service released this article written by Vladimir Putin for the Wall Street Journal, where the Russian President talks about Russia's involvement in APEC