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How to enter public procurement: requirements, advantages and where to get money for participation and execution
How to enter public procurement: requirements, advantages and where to get money for participation and execution
1,639 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
Internal audit in SMEs: how to keep processes and financial flows under control
1,693 17.03
Taxes
SPOT from April 1, 2026: step-by-step instructions for importers from the EAEU and carriers
SPOT from April 1, 2026: step-by-step instructions for importers from the EAEU and carriers
2,698 10.03
Customs and International Trade
Financial discipline of business: how debts, balance sheet and liquidity affect banks' decisions
Financial discipline of business: how debts, balance sheet and liquidity affect banks' decisions
1,476 03.02
Security and insurance
Why does a financial services business lose money, customers, and control without IT solutions?
Why does a financial services business lose money, customers, and control without IT solutions?
2,379 30.01
EDI and IT in Logistics
Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it
Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it
1,064 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
How to open a representative office of a logistics company in China
2,731 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
Educational exchanges as the foundation of business interaction
1,956 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
Banks against stablecoins: why the "digital dollar" has become a threat to the financial system
2,090 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
Bulk carrier: What kind of ship is this and why would the global economy stop without it?
Bulk carrier: What kind of ship is this and why would the global economy stop without it?
2,456 06.11
The logic of container shipping does not work when it comes to industrial shipments of raw materials. How to transport 50,000 tons of grain? There is a separate world for this — bulk carrier transportation. In this article, we look at how this market works in practice: from the types of ships and the formation of freight rates to the key players. We explain why direct access to a shipowner is a key element of cost and risk management in large—scale logistics.
Cargo transportation
How to check a company in the BRICS countries before starting cooperation
How to check a company in the BRICS countries before starting cooperation
2,138 23.10
Cargo transportation
How an accountant can make a payment in USDT: accounting, taxes and risks
How an accountant can make a payment in USDT: accounting, taxes and risks
2,414 18.10
EDI and IT in Logistics
Growth strategy: how not to ruin a company after the first breakthrough
Growth strategy: how not to ruin a company after the first breakthrough
2,670 18.10
Warehouses and cargo terminals
Financial calculations in foreign economic activity: why the old rules no longer work and what replaced them
Financial calculations in foreign economic activity: why the old rules no longer work and what replaced them
1,477 17.10
Customs and International Trade
Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank
Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank
1,231 05.10
Does currency control seem complicated and confusing? In fact, it's a system with clear rules. We've broken down the entire process into simple steps: when to register a contract, what documents to prepare for the bank, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to blocked payments and fines. A practical checklist for any importer.
Customs and International Trade
Compliance control in foreign economic activity: how not to get under the microscope of the bank
Compliance control in foreign economic activity: how not to get under the microscope of the bank
2,363 04.10
When a bank freezes your payment abroad, the first reaction is annoyance. But it's not about quibbles, it's about a strict compliance system that protects the bank itself in the first place. We took a look at the other side and explain what your bank is really afraid of and what tokens it scans for each transaction. This is not a theory, but a practical checklist that will help you prepare documents so that the money goes away the first time.
Customs and International Trade
Factoring: how can a business receive money for an item that has not yet been paid for
Factoring: how can a business receive money for an item that has not yet been paid for
1,411 04.10
What to do when all the money is "frozen" in accounts receivable? We are analyzing a factoring tool that allows you to receive payment immediately after shipment. We tell you how it helps manufacturers, carriers and suppliers of marketplaces not to fall into the cash gap and have working capital here and now.
Customs and International Trade
The Foundation for AI: Why Data, People, and Goals are more important than Choosing a Strategy
The Foundation for AI: Why Data, People, and Goals are more important than Choosing a Strategy
1,381 18.09
The introduction of AI is not about choosing software, but about pain and wasted money. Everyone says "build or buy," but this is the last step, not the first. This article examines what underlies failed projects: massive amounts of data, weak architecture, vague goals, and a shortage of personnel. This is not a theory, but a practical checklist of readiness for real AI transformation.
EDI and IT in Logistics
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FCS switches to AI — Rosatom will rebuild the entire customs IT system by 2028
FCS switches to AI — Rosatom will rebuild the entire customs IT system by 2028
1,113 10.05
The Russian government has appointed Rosatom's AT Consulting as the sole contractor for the development and modernization of the FCS IT systems until March 15, 2028. The project is based on artificial intelligence to analyze declarations, identify gray schemes and predict the load on checkpoints. The entire EAEU system will then move to an import-independent infrastructure.
Customs and International Trade
The head of the Federal Customs Service arrived at the border with Kazakhstan — the SPOT will be launched on time
1,402 10.05
Customs and International Trade
A sole proprietor with several PVZS can apply the AUSN — the Federal Tax Service gave the answer
520 09.05
Marketplaces
The United States has hit Iran's payment networks — risks for settlements through the UAE and Turkey
1,467 08.05
Customs and International Trade
PIX has overtaken cards in Brazil — the SBP analogue has become the main payment method in e-commerce
1,576 08.05
Currency
Brazil has introduced a 60% tax on parcels cheaper than $50 — Shein and Temu are under attack
Brazil has introduced a 60% tax on parcels cheaper than $50 — Shein and Temu are under attack
356 08.05
Brazil has imposed a 60% tax on all imported goods worth less than $50 coming through cross-border online trading channels. The measure actually doubled the purchase price for Brazilians on platforms such as Shein, Temu, Shopee and AliExpress. At the same time, the country is carrying out a large-scale tax reform, which is changing the entire taxation system for international sellers.
Economy