Oil & GasOPEC members to decide on oil prices this weekInternational Finance DeskJune 19, 2018 by International Finance DeskJune 19, 2018 OPEC is scheduled to meet this week in Vienna to discuss raising production rates, ahead of a meeting with Russia and non-OPEC members ... Read more
Oil & GasProposed oil, gas pipelines from Russia to China via MongoliaInternational Finance DeskJune 14, 2018 by International Finance DeskJune 14, 2018 "We plan to upgrade the Ulaanbaatar Russian−Mongolian railway and adjacent sections. We are developing an upgrade project for this railway through 2030," says Putin... Read more
Event NewsThe Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference for 2018 to be held in RussiaInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2018 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2018 The two-day conference that is set to start tomorrow, will focus on cryptocurrencies and blockchain... Read more
TechnologyRussia blocks Telegram messaging app in the countryInternational Finance DeskApril 16, 2018 by International Finance DeskApril 16, 2018 However, other messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Signal stay legal in the country... Read more
Oil & GasNIOC, Zarubezhneft to develop two oilfields, reports Iranian state TVInternational Finance DeskMarch 19, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 19, 2018February 27, 2020 Situated in western Iran, the two oilfields Aban and Paydar-e Gharb are expected to produce 48,000 barrels per day... Read more
CompanyXiaomi expands its market presence into Western EuropeInternational Finance DeskMarch 2, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskMarch 2, 2018February 27, 2020 Inspired by its first launch in Spain, the company plans to explore new European markets for better reach, like its counterparts... Read more
TechnologyThe Economic Impact of Cybercrime: McAfee reportInternational Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 23, 2018February 27, 2020 The report found high correlation between third-tier wealthy nations and cybercrime loss of US$600bn in 2017—a serious rise from three years ago... Read more
FinanceRussian central bank approves framework for fintech developmentInternational Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 20, 2018February 27, 2020 The overall aim is to drive ‘digitisation’ and build competitiveness within the country’s financial sector... Read more
FinanceThe Central Bank of Russia drops key rate to 7.5%International Finance DeskFebruary 15, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 15, 2018February 27, 2020 Last year’s high-low fluctuation has led to a quarter-point rate cut... Read more
Sector InsightUS energy import will exceed its export capacity until 2026, says EIAInternational Finance DeskFebruary 1, 2018February 27, 2020 by International Finance DeskFebruary 1, 2018February 27, 2020 However, its record volumes of oil production will potentially outdo Saudi Arabia and Russia in crude sector... Read more