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The BRICS NBR is betting on the yuan: cheap money for the Global South

The New BRICS Development Bank has declared the Chinese bond market one of the most profitable sources of financing in the world. According to the bank's director of treasury, Zhongxia Jin, the yuan is becoming not just an alternative to the dollar, but a "key pillar of the global financial architecture." For the countries of the Global South — and for Russian businesses — this changes the logic of international settlements.

Recycling in CS: paying at the old or new rate is a decision ahead

2,002 28.04

Uncategorized

Freight from South Asia to Europe increased by 105%: Hormuz changes everything

697 28.04

Uncategorized

The FCS wants to see the country of origin and HS code in each product card.

402 28.04

Marketplaces

The EU imposed sanctions control on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE

847 27.04

Customs and International Trade

Business against 22% VAT: the introduction will kill cross-border trade

633 27.04

Marketplaces

VAT on imports via marketplaces: 7% from 2027, 22% by 2029

1,087 27.04

Marketplaces

Can BRICS replace the petrodollar: Brazil's role

1,555 27.04

Economy

The BRICS NBR is betting on the yuan: cheap money for the Global South

623 29.04

Can BRICS replace the petrodollar: Brazil's role

1,555 27.04

Economy

BRICS Grand Ball 2026: TASS presents the main cultural and business event of the jubilee year

1,921 24.04

Economy

Instructions are being prepared for exporters to enter 29 friendly markets

324 24.04

Economy

EU and Brazil accelerate launch of trade pact

401 22.04

Economy

Counter checks are getting tougher: courts approve requests in 4 years

1,045 20.04

Economy

Hainan accelerated foreign trade by 32.9% in 100 days

931 14.04

Economy

Alfa-Bank has removed VAT from payments via Alfa Pay for online acquiring

1,469 14.04

Economy

The EU imposed sanctions control on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE

847 27.04

As part of the 20th sanctions package, the European Union imposed strict export controls on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE. These companies were included in the list for their alleged assistance in circumventing sanctions against Russia. For Russian businesses building supplies through these countries, it is a signal to check their partners immediately.

Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

494 26.04

Customs and International Trade

How to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261: FCS instructions

1,626 25.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service explained how to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261

455 25.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service softened the entry of businesses into the SPOT until June 1.

801 25.04

Customs and International Trade

Working meeting on foreign economic activity: prospects for the development of mechanisms to support foreign economic activity were discussed

1,164 24.04

Customs and International Trade

The conference "Peculiarities of doing business with China and the BRICS+ countries" has started in Moscow: live cases, algorithms and implicit knowledge for those who work with the East

831 23.04

Customs and International Trade

Importers were given a three-month VAT delay

970 22.04

Customs and International Trade

The FCS wants to see the country of origin and HS code in each product card.

402 28.04

The FCS proposed to require marketplaces to indicate the country of origin, HS code and customs declaration number in the cards of imported goods. The goal is to close gray imports through online platforms. For sellers of imported goods, this means a new level of transparency and responsibility for each card.

Business against 22% VAT: the introduction will kill cross-border trade

633 27.04

Marketplaces

VAT on imports via marketplaces: 7% from 2027, 22% by 2029

1,087 27.04

Marketplaces

Marketplaces will be switched to new rules starting from October

1,646 23.04

Marketplaces

FAS warns Ozon and Wildberries: money and rules

1,302 23.04

Marketplaces

The Ministry of Energy requests VAT relief for social goods from abroad

1,907 22.04

Marketplaces

Starting from October 1, 2026, the law changes: discounts and logistics under the law

231 20.04

Marketplaces

Illiquid has become more expensive: now it hits the logistics of the entire range

572 20.04

Marketplaces

The ruble took 54% of the payments for imports from Asia

1,756 16.04

Calculations in rubles for imports from Asian countries reached a maximum of 54% in February. At the same time, the share of the ruble in export payments in the Asian direction also increased. The trend is increasing demand for ruble liquidity and changing approaches to hedging, contracts and payment routes for foreign economic activity.

The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs asks for a 10% rate: business sees the risk of a cooling economy

1,207 14.04

Currency

Imports from China are becoming more expensive: the yuan is above 12.5 ₽ and logistics is +8%

2,031 26.03

Currency

CNY/RUB in 2026: strengthening of the yuan changes business calculations

2,386 10.03

Currency

A strong ruble is supported by currency sales and budget settings

2,065 09.03

Currency

Promissory note A7 for foreign economic activity: exchange rate fixing and income in foreign currency for legal entities

1,585 27.02

Currency

The Central Bank hinted at more drastic steps: the rate may fall faster

710 16.02

Currency

BRICS prepares a "bundle" of digital currencies: India promotes CBDC payments for trade and tourism by the 2026 summit

2,148 28.01

Currency

A crypt without "unnecessary attention" ends with a card block and KYC

919 13.04

In 2026, the main risk when buying cryptocurrencies is not the exchange itself, but the consequences in fiat: card blocking, compliance requests, and questions about the source of funds. Against the background of the Travel Rule and the strengthening of AML, control is shifting to the payment chain and documents. The winners are those who prepare a transparent purchase scenario in advance and store transaction confirmations.

Crypto Transfers through Banks: What will Change for Businesses in 2026

1,414 15.03

Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has gathered 85 crypto partners to Speed up payments

1,019 12.03

Cryptocurrency

BRICS and the "dollar-free payment system": what is actually confirmed

1,838 24.02

Cryptocurrency

Brazil's Central Bank Accelerates Rules for Crypto Infrastructure Until 2027

2,050 24.02

Cryptocurrency

The State Duma approved the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies: assets will be recognized as property and will be able to transfer to a special address

1,343 12.02

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin fell to $60 thousand without panic liquidations: the market is being squeezed by "institutional stops" and a shortage of systemic demand

2,565 11.02

Cryptocurrency

Venezuela, Defense, and Crypto without Euphoria: what is stirring the markets in early 2026

2,472 12.01

Cryptocurrency

India reduces logistics costs to 9% of GDP — BRICS plan

1,281 27.04

The second Logistics Shakti Summit 2026 was held in New Delhi on April 24. Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a goal to reduce the share of logistics costs in the country's GDP from the current 14-16% to 9%. India is investing 1 trillion rupees in multimodal infrastructure and building a new role as the architect of BRICS supply chains.

Kazakhstan and Russia expand railway corridor to China

1,645 26.04

Cargo transportation

The EAEU has launched online control of carriers between the countries

1,879 22.04

Cargo transportation

The Eastern corridor added 9%: shipments are being deployed to the East

824 21.04

Cargo transportation

China launched the HH-200 flight: a cargo drone for frost and heat

1,300 20.04

Cargo transportation

Russia and China launch hydrogen corridor for trucks

329 20.04

Cargo transportation

Russia and Iran aim for $30 billion trade turnover

833 16.04

Cargo transportation

Brazil: jet fuel soared by 54.8%, urgent cargo will rise in price

365 15.04

Cargo transportation

Sovereign Internet of the Russian Federation: infrastructure to be completed by 2028

859 12.03

Russia plans to complete the formation of an autonomous digital infrastructure by 2028. We are talking about creating a stable communication system, data centers and traffic management capable of operating independently of global network nodes. The volume of investments in digital sovereignty projects may exceed 1 trillion rubles.

The business was allowed not to change the signage urgently

2,594 06.03

Policy

Uniform prices on marketplaces: The government is preparing the rules

1,500 02.03

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Committee to link businesses and departments

746 25.02

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Business Committee: It will be headed by Oreshkin.

1,730 20.02

Policy

Putin and Ramaphosa got on the phone: what was discussed in conjunction with BRICS and G20

817 12.02

Policy

Putin and the UAE leader in the Kremlin: Iran, Ukraine and trade — what it means for foreign economic activity and logistics

982 05.02

Policy

Madagascar has enlisted the support of South Africa for the status of a BRICS partner — the application may be considered at the summit in India.

2,744 24.01

Policy

They want to cross the border in 10 minutes by 2030: what is being changed at the checkpoint

714 09.04

Rosgranstroy presented a program for the digital transformation of checkpoints: automation, intelligent control and expanded preliminary information about cargo should reduce border crossing by trucks to 10 minutes by 2030. They plan to introduce an "intelligent pass" in priority areas, while maintaining the standard mode for those who are not ready for advanced data.

China has built customs into a warehouse: e-commerce exports are released in seconds

1,309 26.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

JNPA reduces congestion: discounts on storage and crisis cargo headquarters

1,245 16.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

WB expanded its warehouse near St. Petersburg to 154 thousand square meters. m

2,426 13.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Tatarstan launches logocomplex for Russian Federation—China containers: betting on the Volga and multimodality

1,156 03.02

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Port of Santos is looking for investors and technology: Brazil is preparing a new generation BRICS hub

1,700 10.12

Warehouses and cargo terminals

A permanent multilateral border crossing point will be opened in the port of Mariupol.

2,482 25.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Integrated logistics in Russia is gaining momentum: demand has increased by 30% since the beginning of the year

1,836 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Russia and Azerbaijan launch conditions for e-CMR in road transportation

1,308 17.04

Russia and Azerbaijan have agreed on steps to implement the e-CMR electronic international consignment note. The action plan should simplify the regime of international road transport and support digitalization at the border. At the same time, the parties discussed the development of checkpoints and the North—South corridor

Electronic invoices from September 1, 2026: who will fall under the EPA

1,793 09.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

EPA will become mandatory from September 1, 2026: what businesses should do

656 08.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia and China are preparing to launch cargo drones

994 07.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

Rosmorport transfers accounting of ship calls to a single digital system

1,524 03.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

RWB and S7 Cargo will switch to e-AWB in Russia from April 1

1,029 19.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

China accelerates smart ports and AI in transportation for the period 2026-2030

1,517 17.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

GIS EPD will become a channel for data to customs through a personal account

965 16.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

2,029 31.03

Russia has proposed to the EAEU countries and friendly states to launch joint projects on unmanned cargo transportation on key international corridors. The initiative immediately turns the technological conversation into a practical one — from pilots to regulation and joint infrastructure.

China blocks "almost new" cars to Russia: 500 cars are stuck at the border due to the 180-day rule

2,504 03.02

Commercial vehicles

China has updated car market records: 34 million cars per year and exports above 7 million

2,489 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

1,583 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

1,532 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,972 15.12

Commercial vehicles

Ads for the sale of devices to reduce tolls for heavy trucks have been banned in Russia.

1,551 26.11

Commercial vehicles

Delo Group of Companies is considering launching a container line between Mormugao and Novorossiysk

1,569 25.11

Commercial vehicles

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India reduces logistics costs to 9% of GDP — BRICS plan

1,281 27.04

Cargo transportation

Kazakhstan and Russia expand railway corridor to China

1,645 26.04

Kazakhstan and Russia have agreed to strengthen railway freight routes to China. The negotiations are aimed at expanding capacity and synchronizing traffic schedules. For businesses working with Chinese suppliers, this is a signal to improve delivery times and reduce shipping costs.

Cargo transportation

Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

494 26.04

The State Duma extended the mechanism of temporary periodic customs declaration for new participants of foreign economic activity until January 1, 2029. Previously, the moratorium was planned to be completed in 2027. Companies that are just entering export received two extra years to work under a simplified scheme.

Customs and International Trade

How to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261: FCS instructions

1,626 25.04

The FCS explained how to properly fill out the customs declaration for goods imported during the transition period under Decree No. 261. We are talking about supplies from the EAEU countries before May 31, where labeling and proof of origin are allowed to be issued after importation.

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service explained how to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261

455 25.04

The FCS clarified the procedure for filling out the declaration of goods for goods imported under Presidential Decree No. 261. This explanation is important for participants in foreign economic activity who use a transitional regime before launching a SPOT and arrange shipments with special import conditions.

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service softened the entry of businesses into the SPOT until June 1.

801 25.04

The FCS gave the business a transition corridor before launching the SPOT. From April 20 to May 31, 2026, companies will be able to complete deliveries from the EAEU countries that have already begun under a simplified procedure, eliminate violations and avoid sudden disruptions at the border.

Customs and International Trade

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How to enter public procurement: requirements, advantages and where to get money for participation and execution

1,592 17.04

Public auctions (public procurement) is an organized process of purchasing goods, works or services for the needs of state and municipal institutions at the expense of budgetary funds. The purpose of bidding is to ensure transparency, competition and budget savings in the selection of suppliers.

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Internal audit in SMEs: how to keep processes and financial flows under control

1,658 17.03

Taxes

SPOT from April 1, 2026: step-by-step instructions for importers from the EAEU and carriers

2,618 10.03

Customs and International Trade

Financial discipline of business: how debts, balance sheet and liquidity affect banks' decisions

1,454 03.02

Security and insurance

Why does a financial services business lose money, customers, and control without IT solutions?

2,353 30.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it

1,033 13.01

Shipping cargo from China to Russia is just the beginning. The real quest is to get it on time and without losses. Why can't Chinese banks skip your payment? What should I do if the customs decided to open each box in the rain? And why doesn't even insurance always save you from losses? This article examines the real, rather than theoretical, reasons why supply disruptions have become the norm, and what can be done about it in practice.

Cargo transportation

How to open a representative office of a logistics company in China

2,698 24.12

Do you want to open a branch in China? Before investing money, figure out the main thing: do you need intelligence or a full-fledged business? This article provides an honest analysis of the real bureaucracy, deadlines and costs of opening a representative office in China. Only practical experience that will help you avoid very expensive mistakes.

Logistics, cargo

Educational exchanges as the foundation of business interaction

1,876 23.12

The new year 2026 has been declared the year of education for the Russian Federation and China. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have agreed to hold cross-years of education in 2026-2027. Russia and China have long been developing relations in energy, trade, innovation, and culture; now the focus is shifting to education.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Banks against stablecoins: why the "digital dollar" has become a threat to the financial system

2,065 18.12

Banks are sounding the alarm about stablecoins, but it's not about risks, it's about competition. We are looking into why the digital dollar offers returns ten times higher than a regular deposit, and how cryptoplatforms earn money from it. From simple rate comparisons to the world of DeFi, which is trying to build a financial system where there is simply no place for banks.

Customs and International Trade

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Ozon raises commissions for sellers amid rising costs

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China-Europe railway transit through Russia increased by 40 percent

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China approves 2026 holidays: how not to disrupt deliveries and deadlines

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Exports and environmental standards: REC will hold a webinar on green requirements on February 27

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Strong yuan increases ruble revenue of Russian exports

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