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Central Bank chief says mass launch of digital ruble went smoothly
Elvira Nabiullina added that all issues were promptly resolved.
Russia, Vietnam to step up cooperation on information security
According to the statement, "discussions covered coordination between the relevant agencies at specialized international forums, cooperation to protect national information spaces, and the development of ties between research organizations and businesses".
Road freight between Russia, China up 35% in first five months of 2026
The Russian Transport Ministry noted that Russian airlines carried more than 1.3 mln passengers in the first five months of this year, up 50% from the same period in 2025.
Russian tourist arrivals in China's Chongqing up 67% since start of 2026
During the Chinese New Year period in 2026, from February 17 to March 3, flight bookings to China by Russian tourists surged by 471%.
Russia's 2026 grain harvest tops 110 mln tonnes
Wheat output reached 83.5 million tonnes.
Rusal moves to build bauxite-alumina complex in Indonesia
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto confirmed the partnership with the Russian aluminum producer.
Russia-Arab summit may be held in 2027 if Mideast situation cools
Preparations for a Russia-Arab summit started in summer 2025.
Russia sees China as key partner in peaceful nuclear energy
The Russian leader expressed confidence that the joint search for optimal paths for the further development of economic cooperation will be productive.
Gold extraction plant in Yakutia to process 600,000 tons of ore per year
In addition to the factory, the project provides for the construction of a mine and facilities for auxiliary and supporting infrastructures, including warehouses, office buildings, and sewage treatment plants.
Cryptocurrency trading in Russia may reach $46.43 bln in first year
The conservative forecast reflects the fact that a significant share of transactions will continue to be conducted through cryptocurrency exchange services, bypassing exchange trading.