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AFP PHOTO / Saul LOEB 08.07.2009, 16:15

U.S. Russia Business summit: Matthew Murray

Following the meeting of Presidents Medvedev and Obama, RT and the joint Business summit, RT was joined by Matthew Murray, Executive Director with the Center for Business Ethics, to look at the outcomes.

08.07.2009, 13:49

Aeroflot posts FY 2008 Net Profit of $37 million

Russian air flagship, Aeroflot, has posted a FY 2008 Net Profit of $37 million under IFRS.

08.07.2009, 11:23

G8 leaders to renew tackle on economic downturn

G8 leaders meet in Italy on Wednesday, with key decisions needed on food security, financial regulation, and climate change. But, the ongoing economic crisis will be the major challenge under consideration.

12.02.2010, 19:38 11 comments

Estonia braces for change as Russian exports move from home

Russia is renovating its railroads and sea ports - all part of plan to bypass transit countries when exporting energy products. That means neighbours like Estonia are looking to move from stable cashflows.

22.03.2010, 10:45 3 comments

Innovative economy needs business culture overhaul

Hi-tech projects are being pushed as part of Russia's economic diversification, but the head of the Russian Venture Company, Igor Agamirzyan, says Russia’s business culture needs to be overhauled.

11.06.2009, 18:06 2 comments

Russian companies look to buy up globally

Gazprom says it’s received an offer to buy a stake in Slovenia's largest fuel retailer Petrol while the nation's economy minister refuses to sell it. Last month Russia’s Sberbank bought into Germany’s carmaker Opel.

18.09.2009, 20:06 2 comments

Sochi sentiment buoys investors

Business and political leaders meeting at the Sochi International Investment Forum have heard that Russia will be looking to encourage greater foreign investment.

17.12.2009, 20:10 2 comments

Renewable push looks for alternative environment

Russia should shift its focus from oil and gas and begin developing alternative energy. But members of the International Energy forum say innovations will require state investment and social and economic policy changes.

03.07.2009, 16:48 1 comment

Business on the menu as President Obama comes to Moscow

Dmitry Medvedev will welcome Barack Obama on his first Presidential visit to Russia, with strategic issues likely to dominate the agenda but economic ties also looking to gain a boost.

18.09.2009, 16:24 1 comment

World Investment Report shows Russia moving into 5th position

The U.N. Conference on Trade and Development has released its World Investment Report, placing Russia in 5th position for Foreign Direct Investment inflows over 2007-2008, behind the U.S., France, China, and Britain.

Russia, the hurdle, and the WTO

Published: 08 July, 2009, 21:53


Russia and the U.S. currently have a trade turnover of $36 billion. A 35 year old U.S. law aimed at Soviet emigration policy is still holding back that potential, along with the latest twist in Russia's WTO bid.

 
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