Sovereign wealth funds to become more active

24.08.2009, 11:04

Global recovery call meets hesitation

The IMF has called a global economic recovery after several countries including Germany and Japan showed 2Q 2009 growth. But market matchers say there is little reason for joy.

21.08.2009, 17:20

Vankor and Russian crude output: Rusenergy

With the Vankor crude fields coming on line this week, Business RT spoke with Mikhail Kroutikhin of Rusenergy agency about the significance of the development for Russian crude production.

21.08.2009, 17:11

MAKS 2009 winds down with warning for aircraft manufacturers

The MAKS 2009 air show closes this weekend after an unusually quiet event, dominated by domestic military orders. The government promised more cash for the industry, but there are strings with it.

Iceland, Asolfsskali: Smoke and ash bellow from Eyjafjallajokull volcano as it is seen from Asolfsskali, Iceland, on April 23, 2010. Hundreds of thousands of travellers were left stranded across the globe by the shutdown which began April 15 (AFP Photo / Emmanuel Dunand)

28.04.2010, 11:01

Government looks at aviation support on volcanic ash

Russian air carriers may receive compensation for the volcanic eruption in Iceland. The government says it will consider support as soon as airlines calculate their losses.

11.08.2010, 14:49

Drought impact and Russia’s economy

With concern mounting about the impact of the drought and fires on Russia’s economy Business RT spoke with Natalya Orlova, Chief Economist at Alfa-Bank about the issues.

13.10.2010, 12:29 17 comments

Silicon visitors push private for Skolkovo

America's Silicon Valley founders suggest “taking government out” and letting Russian startups grow through private money, but some also note that Russian factors lead to more government involvement.

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.

23.09.2010, 13:42 1 comment

Gold shines brighter

With the price of gold nearing $1300 an ounce Business RT spoke with Ovoca Gold CEO, Tim McCutcheon, about what is driving the metal and the impact it is having on the industry.

03.07.2009, 16:58 3 comments

Expats in Russia earn more

The 2009 Expat Explorer survey, commissioned by HSBC International, shows that a third of the expats working in Russia earn more than $250,000 per year.

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.