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Turkiye and Saudi Arabia Discuss Rail Link to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
3 June 2026 @ 3:56 pm
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - The Turkish authorities are in talks with Saudi Arabia over the route of a railroad largely following the Hejaz Railway, with plans for the new line potentially to extend to Oman and serve as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Wednesday.
Researcher Explains Why AI Shouldn't Be Blindly Trusted
3 June 2026 @ 3:52 pm
People often make irrational decisions, and while artificial intelligence can help predict and overcome these mistakes, it should not be trusted blindly because it has vulnerabilities of its own, Anton Suvorov, rector of the Russian Economic School and a specialist in behavioral economics, told Sputnik at SPIEF.
SPIEF Opens New Horizons for Foreign Investors in the Russian Market - Expert
3 June 2026 @ 3:24 pm
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) sends a clear signal to the world: Russia is an influential power with strong growth potential, actively seeking to expand multilateral cooperation, Egyptian economic expert Hanan Ramsis tells Sputnik.
Russia's Largest Bank Launches New Relief Program for Small Businesses
3 June 2026 @ 3:13 pm
Sberbank has launched a program that reimburses 50% of the value-added tax (VAT) paid on merchant acquiring services, a targeted measure aimed at supporting small businesses, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board Anatoly Popov said at SPIEF 2026.
Russia Considers Keeping Tax Exemption for Small Businesses Unchanged
3 June 2026 @ 2:34 pm
Russia's Ministry of Economic Development is in discussions with business associations regarding the VAT exemption threshold for small and medium-sized enterprises and is taking their concerns into account, Deputy Economic Development Minister Tatyana Ilyushnikova said.
Russia, Tanzania Have Every Opportunity to Boost Mutual Trade - Putin
3 June 2026 @ 2:25 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Tanzania have every opportunity to boost mutual trade, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Photo Exhibition for Sovinformburo's 85th Anniversary Opens at SPIEF 2026
3 June 2026 @ 1:11 pm
A photo exhibition dedicated to the 85th anniversary of Sovinformburo, the Soviet Information Bureau and precursor to the Rossiya Segodnya media group, has opened at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
WATCH LIVE: SPIEF 2026 Discusses Future of Small Business Growth
3 June 2026 @ 12:45 pm
The June 3-6 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's plenary session "Small Business Transformation: A New Recipe for SME Growth" focuses on the evolving role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) as a core pillar of economic development, driving innovation, job creation, and overall economic resilience.
Russian Scientists Compare Solar Flare Pattern to a Heartbeat
3 June 2026 @ 11:37 am
The pattern of solar flares has begun to resemble a heartbeat on a cardiogram, according to the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Russian Academy of Sciences' Space Research Institute.
SPIEF 2026 Contributes to Global Economic Power Shift From West to East — Expert
3 June 2026 @ 11:35 am
The ample participation of countries in SPIEF reflects the level of trust in Russia, as well as shows faith in cooperation with new and trustworthy global powers, Lebanese international relations expert Jerar Dib tells Sputnik.