Day: March 29, 2024

Alexei Kononenko, Vice President of Atom Astroy Export and Project Manager of the Dabaa Nuclear Station, confirmed that there are a number of contracts signed with Egypt by the Russian nuclear corporation Rosatom and its subsidiaries, which include a commitment to supply nuclear fuel to the Dabaa Station through the…

India is setting an ambitious goal to electrify its roads, aiming for 30% of all new car sales to be electric vehicles by 2030. This push comes amid a confluence of factors making electric cars more attractive to Indian consumers. Electric vehicles are now the most economical option in India…

Iran is preparing to host the 6th Iran Expo 2024, an international trade fair expected to attract over 3,000 foreign business representatives. Scheduled for April 27th to May 1st, 2024. The event aims to strengthen Iran’s trade and economic ties with other nations, while also boosting domestic manufacturing and propelling…

 Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), to discuss the current global economic climate and the bank’s work in Russia. The meeting covered ongoing economic trends, NDB’s activities within Russia, and the country’s priorities for the bank’s operations. Separately,…

Zimbabwe has set its sights on joining the New Development Bank (NDB), an institution established by the BRICS economic bloc. Persistence Gwanyanya, a prominent economist and member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s monetary policy committee, confirmed the country’s application in a recent interview with The Herald. “We have applied…

Heilongjiang Province’s tourism industry has witnessed a surge since September 2023, following the introduction of visa-free travel for tour groups between China and Russia. The new policy has spurred cross-border travel, with frequent intercity bus routes established between the Russian city of Nizhneleninsk and the Heilongjiang city of Tongjiang. These…

The importance of conserving natural areas for a robust biodiversity economy was a key takeaway from discussions on the National Biodiversity Economy Strategy. Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, expressed her gratitude to participants for their valuable contributions in developing the strategy. Through collaboration, a program of…