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Russia will create industry-specific programs for labor productivity growth
Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed to develop special programs to increase labor productivity in all sectors of the economy and the social sphere.
VTB and Sberbank cut mortgage rates
Two of Russia's largest banks, VTB and Sberbank, have announced a review of mortgage loans.
The volume of transactions on the St. Petersburg Stock Exchange in February 2025 showed an eightfold increase in a month.
By the end of February 2025, the volume of transactions on the trading platform increased almost 8 times compared to January and almost 33 times compared to February 2024.
M.Video will start delivering electronics through food services
The company "M.Video-Eldorado has announced the launch of an express product delivery service through the Yandex.Food and Delivery platforms
In 2024, the revenues of Russian streaming platforms reached a historic high.
Revenues from paid subscriptions and advertising increased by 44% over the year, amounting to 121.3 billion rubles.
The largest EU banks set a record profit in 2024
According to Bloomberg News, the net profit of the 20 largest banks in the European Union increased by 7.1% to 110 billion euros ($115 billion).
US tightens trade policy: Trump raises tariffs on goods from China, Canada and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in customs duties on Chinese goods from 10% to 20%.