Aptar Vladimir placed under temporary management of Logika Moloka
Aptar Vladimir enters temporary management under Logika Moloka as the dairy producer continues expanding its production network and ongoing business operations.
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Forenergo opens a second glass-insulator plant in Yuzhnouralsk
Forenergo has opened a glass-insulator plant in Yuzhnouralsk with capacity above five million units a year. Investment in the new site was about RUB900 million.
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Russian ministry proposes wider contribution relief for light industry
The Russian Industry and Trade Ministry seeks wider 7.6% contribution relief for light industry and higher equipment-leasing support in subsequent budget years.
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Capsphere and CGC Digital launch financing for invoices and supplier payments
Capsphere and CGC Digital introduce SME financing for invoices plus supplier payments in Malaysia, with guarantees sharing credit risk on eligible transactions.
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Malaysia reports RM867 million of MSME e-commerce export sales over four years
Malaysia reports RM867 million in MSME e-commerce export sales for 2021–2024, alongside capability-building efforts involving approximately 300,000 enterprises.
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Business groups respond to Malaysia’s Budget 2025 financing measures
Malaysia’s business community welcomes Budget 2025 financing for women-led SMEs and automation, while raising concerns over the announced minimum-wage increase.
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Türkiye’s October trade deficit narrows to $5.9 billion
Türkiye’s October trade deficit fell to $5.9 billion; ten-month exports reached $216.2 billion. The official bulletin details energy, gold and industrial goods.
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Indonesia plans monthly export discussions for small businesses
Indonesia will hold monthly export dialogues linking small-business mentors with aggregators. The program includes business matching and overseas market access.
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G20 goods exports edge up as services grow faster in the third quarter
G20 goods exports grew 0.4% in the third quarter of 2024, while imports rose 1.5%. Machinery and European pharmaceuticals contributed to the quarterly increase.
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Russian exporters’ currency sales fall to $8 billion in November
Russian exporters sold $8 billion of currency in November 2024. The regulator tied a decline to loan repayment; October’s revenue ratio stays a separate figure.
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Russian businesses describe rising costs of floating-rate borrowing
Masterprof reported a bank margin increase alongside Russia’s key-rate rise. The stated borrowing terms imply a move from 22% to 26%, delaying production plans.
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Pelindo limits container movements at Tanjung Priok
Pelindo limits container entry and exit at Tanjung Priok following congestion. The temporary restrictions remain until traffic normalises, with no set end date.
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FMM expects a softer manufacturing outlook in late 2025
FMM expects weaker manufacturing outlook in H2 2025. Its survey of 627 firms links pressure to US tariffs, electricity costs and expanded sales and service tax.
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Russian port cargo falls in January as dry and liquid volumes diverge
Russian ports handled 71.6 million tonnes in January 2025, down 1.6%. Dry cargo rose while liquid cargo fell; both Baltic and Far Eastern ports recorded growth.
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Türkiye reports $9.45 billion tourism income for the first quarter
Türkiye’s first-quarter tourism income reached $9.45 billion in 2025, up 5.6%. Food and drinks formed 24.7% of income; departing visitors numbered 9.12 million.
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UK industrial output falls in March while the first quarter grows
UK industrial output fell 0.7% in March, but rose 1.1% in the first quarter. The monthly and quarterly figures use different periods and describe output volume.
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Russia’s January industrial figures separate annual decline from adjusted stability
Russia’s production fell 0.8% year on year in January 2026. The season-adjusted monthly figure was unchanged; the economists had forecast annual growth of 0.9%.
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UK February GDP: matching growth rates have different comparison periods
UK GDP grew 0.5% in February 2026. Services led three-month growth; monthly industrial gains came from mining and energy despite a slight manufacturing decline.
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Malaysia manufacturing sales rise: value growth and physical output remain different measures
Malaysia’s manufacturing sales reached RM169.4 billion in January 2026, up 7.1 % annually. Electronics and foods drove growth; adjusted monthly sales rose 2.9%.
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FESCO’s Cambodia route separates port transit from intermodal delivery
FESCO launched shipments from Cambodia via Vietnam to Russia. Phnom Penh–Vladivostok transit averages 12 days; the first delivery to Moscow took 32 days in all.
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Pulkovo reports restored electronic services after disruption
Pulkovo restored electronic services on 11 September 2026 after a system fault. Then, some flights used manual check-ins and terminal displays lost flight data.
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Multon’s Istra warehouse project receives an expert review
Multon Partners’ Istra warehouse and connecting gallery received a positive non-governmental expert review. This was entered in the expert-conclusions register.
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Winner Sky opens a manufacturing facility in Batu Kawan
Winner Sky opened a 60,000-square-foot plant in Batu Kawan. Plans RM70 million investment over five years and an increase from 150 employees to 450 in Malaysia.
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MKS opens the first phase of its Penang Supercenter
MKS has opened the first phase of its Penang Supercenter. The phased project plans over RM400 million investment and over 1,000 jobs in semiconductor equipment.
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Avtopribor starts alternator production for Haval
Avtopribor began alternator production for six Haval models in Tolyatti. Annual supplies are targeted at 150,000 units; overall capacity is up to 700,000 units.
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Avtotor begins serial assembly of the Haval H9 in Kaliningrad
Avtotor started serial Haval H9 production in Kaliningrad based on welded and painted bodies. Additional operations and deeper localisation remain future plans.
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Mart Frozen Foods opens $65 million potato plant in Idaho
Mart Frozen Foods opened a $65 million plant in Rupert, Idaho, producing frozen baked potatoes under the OH!Tatoes brand. Mart has announced 80 fresh positions.
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Moscow plans driver-present tests of autonomous trams in 2024
Moscow proposed automated tram testing on multiple routes in 2024, supervised by drivers. Maxim Liksutov said automated metro development would last 5–10 years.
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FESCO launches direct Vladivostok–Shanghai sea service
FESCO announced a direct Vladivostok–Shanghai service. That first departure was reported for December 7, while the December 10 arrival was still an expectation.
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GS Group starts local box production for Russian Post in Kaliningrad region
GS Group supplied locally made boxes to 21 Kaliningrad post offices. The firm’s Gusev factory plans to build 140,000 packages for Russian Post by year-end 2024.
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HNI plans to close its Hickory textile facility by April 2025
HNI plans to close its Hickory textile plant, affecting 221 jobs. HBF commercial roles will remain; the company expects $11 million in annual savings from 2026.
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Ulan-Ude airport opens its new domestic terminal
Ulan-Ude opened a 6,600-square-metre domestic terminal with two boarding bridges. First flight carried 72 passengers; design capacity is 400 passengers an hour.
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Hevel commissions three solar plants in Sverdlovsk Region
Hevel commissioned three Artinsky solar plants totalling 37.9 MW in Sverdlovsk Region. Investment reached RUB2.7 billion; a new 110 kV substation connects them.
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MGKL launches Resale Market with a buyout model
MGKL has launched Resale Market with a buyout model and bulk purchases for small businesses. Direct seller listings and synchronised sales channels are planned.
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Hitachi Rail opens its Hagerstown railcar factory
Hitachi Rail opened its $100 million Hagerstown factory on September 8. It can build 20 railcars a month and serves the orders of WMATA, MTA Maryland and SEPTA.
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Tyson opens an automated bacon plant in Bowling Green
Tyson opened a $355 million bacon plant in Bowling Green with nearly 450 new jobs. The 400,000-square-foot site targets two million pounds of weekly production.
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Delimobil announces Deliservice for outside vehicle owners
Delimobil announced Deliservice for vehicles of outside customers. The initial stage concerns a Moscow station; preparations in three other cities remain plans.
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Skanska forms a specialist unit for high-tech construction
Skanska formed a high-tech construction group with more than 180 professionals. Katie Coulson leads the team, whose projects span three western American states.
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Whoosh tests SMS access to scooter rides during data disruptions
Whoosh announced a temporary SMS option for starting and ending scooter rides during mobile-data disruptions. The test was limited to existing registered users.
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Hengjaya announces a conservation area in Morowali
Hengjaya Mineralindo opened a 196.78-hectare conservation area in Morowali, Central Sulawesi. The new area incorporates primary forest and biodiversity habitat.
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Prabowo presents farmers’ train; KAI later dates regular service to December
Prabowo presented a farmers train on 4 November with a 60% fare subsidy and free baggage. KAI then dated regular Merak–Rangkasbitung service to 1 December 2025.
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VK Tech announces a physical-server service in the Moscow region
VK Tech launched Bare Metal physical servers and unveiled Private Cloud Light, whose initial setup uses four servers and storage in a customer’s infrastructure.
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AvtoVAZ announces Lada Legko car subscription
AvtoVAZ announced Lada Legko for individual customers, initially offering the Vesta sedan. More models and a corporate version were described as future changes.
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Barantin establishes an export consultation centre in Palu
Barantin opened export clinic in Palu covering quarantine, certification and market requirements. Cocoa, cloves, fisheries and swallow’s nests are key products.
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British embassy announces digital training for Lombok small businesses
The British embassy launched six months of digital and financial training for 250 Lombok businesses with BRI Research Institute, Hamzanwadi and Rinjani Geopark.
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