Reviews of markets and investment niches
The state of affairs in the economy of the countries participating in the Catalogue, market reviews, attractive niches for business, opinions of industry experts.
In recent years, Slovakia has established itself as one of the most attractive countries in Central Europe for investors. Its developed, export-oriented industrial base, modern infrastructure, and access to the EU single market make the country a convenient location for both strategic and portfolio investments.
Thanks to its geographic location in the center of Europe, the euro, a thriving startup ecosystem, a competitive tax system, and a cost-effective and skilled workforce, doing business in Slovakia is becoming increasingly attractive. The country offers enormous potential and opportunities for both experienced and new investors.
The past two years have marked a profound recalibration in the global business landscape regarding Russia.
Oman is entering a dynamic phase of economic transformation driven by ambitious national strategies, political reforms, and global partnerships. For companies and investors seeking growth in the Gulf region, the Sultanate offers attractive investment prospects.
The convening of the first Forum of Regions of Russia and Mongolia on December 1–2, 2025, in Irkutsk marks far more than another diplomatic gathering. It is the institutionalization of a new phase in Eurasian regional diplomacy — one that transforms longstanding neighborliness into a modern, diversified, and strategically aligned partnership.
The 16th “Russia Calling!” Investment Forum has been taking place in Moscow, with the event participants including the Russian President and other high-ranking Russian officials, foreign delegates, along with domestic and international business leaders.
Oman's strategic location, with direct access to major shipping routes and advantageous port positions, makes it a unique logistics hub in the Middle East. Unlike its neighbors, which boast numerous free zones, Oman offers a limited number of specialized free zones designed to support targeted industries.
Oman is an economically, politically, and socially stable country in the Middle East and North Africa. Furthermore, Oman has a modern commercial legal system, respects free market principles, enjoys a favorable geographical location, a business-friendly environment, and ensures the sanctity of contracts and respect for property rights. Oman boasts relatively low taxes, an educated and largely bilingual workforce, modern transportation infrastructure, and a favorable environment for investors.
The Russian President Vladimir Putin’s historic state visit to India (December 4-5), culminating in the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and the Russia-India Business Forum, marked a watershed in the two countries’ economic and strategic relations.
The Saudi–Russia Business Forum, which is currently taking place in Riyadh, is setting the stage to link Russia’s Eurasian ambitions with the entire MENA region, including connectivity with the Middle East and North Africa.
The greatest potential for rapid growth currently lies not in copying Western consumer models, but in filling the gaps that have emerged in the B2B and B2G segments, with a focus on technology, import substitution, and a partnership-based approach.
The Russian market is often incomprehensible and even frightening for foreign businesses. The daily streams of distorted / biased information by mainstream media make it very difficult to weed out the seeds from the chaff.
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