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27.07.2009, 11:05
Russia is launching a programme to halve the country’s energy consumption over the next decade, as European shops face a 2014 deadline for selling only the most energy efficient appliances.
27.07.2009, 10:12
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In 2008 Russia’s rich almost doubled their transfers abroad compared to the previous year with overall investment into foreign economies totaling $25.6 billion.
24.07.2009, 23:07
Russia's steelmakers have asked Vladimir Putin for help in bring the sector back from a slump. The Prime Minister has pledged to stimulate demand for steel and support on international markets.
12.10.2009, 12:19
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Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, calls for the economy to move from energy reliance in just over a decade and emphasizes that moves to address the economic downturn should limit Russia’s long term plans.
12.08.2009, 22:42
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Beer drinkers are facing a sharp price rise, with the government planning to triple excises. But brewers saying higher duties could drive beer lovers to stronger drinks.
17.05.2010, 15:06
Russian inflation has dropped to levels not seen in a generation in the wake of the global financial crisis and ensuing economic recession. But it is now time to start preparing for the turnaround.
16.03.2009, 23:22
The Rouble weakened against the Euro -Dollar basket during Monday trade as crude prices after OPEC's decision to maintain output. But a rebound in U.S. trade to a 2 month high has an upside for the Russian currency.
03.04.2009, 12:22
The G20 summit has closed with a defeat for those seeking tougher regulation of the markets - but a commitment to boost aid to troubled economies.
03.04.2009, 12:35
Life for Russia’s small businesses may become easier with the Government about to adopt a lighter taxation system for companies with annual sales below $2 million, and bigger firms access to a simplified 15% tax.
15.04.2009, 10:53
With the number of Russian jobless hitting 2.2 million people, experts say the money being allocated to fight unemployment may not solve the problem and that Russia’s job market needs a total reshuffle.
Published: 27 July, 2009, 21:51
This week will see the Russian government finalising the budget for the year ahead, with another budget deficit in store, as plans for longer term budgeting are put on hold.
