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Can BRICS replace the petrodollar: Brazil's role

BRICS is discussing the replacement of the petrodollar as a settlement currency in international trade. At the center of this discussion is Brazil with its digital currency DREX, the status of the largest agricultural exporter in the bloc, and growing trade with India and China. For Russian businesses working with Brazil, the topic goes beyond the realm of theory.

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

1,241 27.04

Cargo transportation

Kazakhstan and Russia expand railway corridor to China

1,621 26.04

Cargo transportation

Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

481 26.04

Customs and International Trade

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

1,612 25.04

Customs and International Trade

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

445 25.04

Customs and International Trade

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

783 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

1,133 24.04

Customs and International Trade

Can BRICS replace the petrodollar: Brazil's role

1,539 27.04

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

1,908 24.04

Economy

Instructions are being prepared for exporters to enter 29 friendly markets

313 24.04

Economy

EU and Brazil accelerate launch of trade pact

388 22.04

Economy

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

1,030 20.04

Economy

Hainan accelerated foreign trade by 32.9% in 100 days

921 14.04

Economy

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

1,455 14.04

Economy

The Federal Tax Service has recalled the deadline for notification of controlled transactions in 2025

1,889 12.04

Economy

Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

481 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.

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

1,612 25.04

Customs and International Trade

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

445 25.04

Customs and International Trade

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

783 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

1,133 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

819 23.04

Customs and International Trade

Importers were given a three-month VAT delay

919 22.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service introduces regulations for the departure of goods abroad

346 22.04

Customs and International Trade

Marketplaces will be switched to new rules starting from October

1,633 23.04

Starting in the fall of 2026, Russian marketplaces will start operating according to the new rules. The law on the platform economy is changing the relationship of platforms with sellers and PVZ, strengthening control over goods and expanding data exchange with the tax service. For the market, this means a new operating model in which online trading will become noticeably more transparent.

FAS warns Ozon and Wildberries: money and rules

1,205 23.04

Marketplaces

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

1,901 22.04

Marketplaces

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

220 20.04

Marketplaces

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

558 20.04

Marketplaces

Wildberries has launched an online car loan: the application will be reviewed in minutes

355 17.04

Marketplaces

Retail asks to introduce VAT on foreign online orders faster

678 17.04

Marketplaces

ANO "Center for International Business Seasons" took part in the presentation of the Business Development Corporation and the KRB Business Club in Moscow

939 17.04

Marketplaces

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

1,752 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

1,201 14.04

Currency

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

2,022 26.03

Currency

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

2,366 10.03

Currency

A strong ruble is supported by currency sales and budget settings

2,038 09.03

Currency

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

1,576 27.02

Currency

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

705 16.02

Currency

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

2,138 28.01

Currency

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

906 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

1,406 15.03

Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has gathered 85 crypto partners to Speed up payments

1,012 12.03

Cryptocurrency

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

1,830 24.02

Cryptocurrency

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

2,040 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

1,334 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

2,555 11.02

Cryptocurrency

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

2,466 12.01

Cryptocurrency

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

1,241 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

1,621 26.04

Cargo transportation

The EAEU has launched online control of carriers between the countries

1,865 22.04

Cargo transportation

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

813 21.04

Cargo transportation

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

1,278 20.04

Cargo transportation

Russia and China launch hydrogen corridor for trucks

318 20.04

Cargo transportation

Russia and Iran aim for $30 billion trade turnover

813 16.04

Cargo transportation

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

356 15.04

Cargo transportation

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

850 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

2,587 06.03

Policy

Uniform prices on marketplaces: The government is preparing the rules

1,492 02.03

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Committee to link businesses and departments

741 25.02

Policy

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

1,716 20.02

Policy

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

808 12.02

Policy

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

975 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.

2,719 24.01

Policy

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

704 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

1,298 26.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

JNPA reduces congestion: discounts on storage and crisis cargo headquarters

1,236 16.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

2,419 13.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,131 03.02

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,690 10.12

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

2,476 25.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,822 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,291 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

1,773 09.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

650 08.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia and China are preparing to launch cargo drones

977 07.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

Rosmorport transfers accounting of ship calls to a single digital system

1,517 03.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,015 19.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,504 17.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

954 16.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

2,022 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

2,495 03.02

Commercial vehicles

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

2,477 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

1,575 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

1,524 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,957 15.12

Commercial vehicles

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

1,544 26.11

Commercial vehicles

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

1,560 25.11

Commercial vehicles

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

1,908 24.04

Yesterday, a press conference was held at the ITAR-TASS press center, where the BRICS 2026 Grand Ball, an international project dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the association, was officially presented. The event will take place on June 24, 2026 at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow.

Economy

Instructions are being prepared for exporters to enter 29 friendly markets

313 24.04

Russia is preparing a new tool for export development — the partnership standard, which should simplify the entry of companies into priority foreign markets. For businesses, this is an attempt to transfer export support from the format of general measures to a system of country-specific application instructions.

Economy

Marketplaces will be switched to new rules starting from October

1,633 23.04

Marketplaces

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

819 23.04

April 23, 2026, Moscow — A two-day conference-seminar "Peculiarities of doing business with China and other BRICS+ countries" opened today in Moscow, on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. The event is held under the auspices of the Russian-Chinese Chamber and brought together entrepreneurs, exporters and specialists in the field of foreign economic activity who are already working with China or are just planning to enter this market.

Customs and International Trade

FAS warns Ozon and Wildberries: money and rules

1,205 23.04

The FAS has sent an official warning to Ozon and Wildberries. Marketplaces have increased payment deadlines for sellers, linked logistics tariffs to the price of goods instead of the actual cost of services, and added paid labels without real guarantees. If they don't fix it, it's an antitrust case.

Marketplaces

Importers were given a three-month VAT delay

919 22.04

An experiment has been launched in Russia that changes the procedure for paying VAT when importing goods from third countries. For some large importers, the tax can now be transferred later — after the release of the goods, without interest and with a delay of up to three months.

Customs and International Trade

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

1,569 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

1,649 17.03

Taxes

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

2,587 10.03

Customs and International Trade

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

1,443 03.02

Security and insurance

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

2,337 30.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,021 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

2,688 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

1,834 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

2,059 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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PROBRIX is being tested in the Krasnoyarsk Territory: B2B for BRICS and ASEAN countries

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

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Iran's ports keep the cargo rhythm without pause

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EU and India agree on "deal of the decade": what will change for duties and logistics by 2026

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Ozon raises commissions for sellers amid rising costs

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The Central Bank will reduce the key rate to 11-12% by the end of next year.

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The retailer combined 1C and CRM into a single system: what has it done for the business

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Russia to open labor market for Indian specialists: demand reaches 2.3 million people

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