Belarus
Belarus recovery underway in January-June
Belarus is the laggard of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) as the rest of the region emerges from recession, but the economy is picking up a little steam mid-year.
Nato still has a mixed reception in Emerging Europe
After 70 years of being told Nato was the enemy, most of the populations of the former Communist bloc continue to have mixed feelings about their former enemies – even if the geopolitics have changed radically.
Yandex.Taxi and Uber join forces in six CIS countries
Russia’s premier online taxi service Yandex.Taxi has joined forces with local rival Uber to jointly offer their service in six CIS countries
MACRO ADVISER: The EEU will keep Russia in the Chinese OBOR game
Russia's goal in promoting the Eurasia Economic Union was not to recreate the Soviet Union, but simply to give it some leverage over China and its One Belt One Road strategy. And it looks like it will work.
CHINA RISING: Belarus seeks its place orbiting China
Minsk is now trying to improve Great Stone Park's preferential regime in order to make it a more attractive proposition.
Russian funding and junk bonds keep Belarus afloat
Unwilling to adopt liberal reforms demanded by the IMF for further loans, Belarus turns as expected to its eastern neighbour for support.
Monthly bond wrap: Russia leads in CEE with $5.85bn new issues in June
Ten of 12 new bond issues in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in June were Russian after only one Russian bond issue offer in May.
Belarus’ retail king Euroopt goes on the road
Belarusian retail king Euroopt is arguably one of the best run and fastest growing companies in the CIS and you have almost certainly never heard of it. Already a $2bn business, it is taking its story on the road.
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CONFERENCE CALL: IIB looks ahead to the next five years
By 2022 the Moscow-based development bank aims to double its assets, diversify its loan portfolio, and expand the geography of its operations.
ALACO DISPATCHES: Russian pipeline dispute escalates as US enters the fray
American sanctions threat fuels tensions surrounding Russia’s plans to expand gas supplies to Europe.