The state of affairs in the economy of the countries participating in the Catalogue, market reviews, attractive niches for business, opinions of industry experts.
How suitable is Saudi Arabia, with more than 90% of its territory occupied by deserts and the share of the oil sector in GDP approaching 50%, as a country for creating or relocating a startup? Founder of venture consulting Blank and author of startup review Kirill Sosnin talks about the kingdom's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Given its positive economic development, huge domestic market and growth projections today, Indonesia is now attracting more attention from foreign businessmen. The country offers investors low wages, an increasingly attractive investment climate, a huge domestic market, as well as access to other ASEAN markets.
Strategically located between two continents and an ocean, Indonesia is a major hub of global traffic and an intersection of international economic activity. The Indonesian government has made the development of the country's special economic zones (SEZs) a priority policy with the goal of attracting more than US$50 billion of foreign investment over the next decade, especially for SEZ-oriented manufacturing.
Zambia is becoming an attractive destination for business and investment. With rich natural resources, a growing economy and supportive government policies, the country offers many opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors.
Bangladesh is one of the ten fastest growing economies in the world. A stable political environment, attractive investment incentives and a growing consumer market of over 170 million people make Bangladesh a goldmine for foreign investors. From infrastructure and renewable energy to manufacturing and information technology, business opportunities are as varied as the country's rich cultural heritage.
The expert opinion was prepared based on the results of the session of the economic and humanitarian forum "Russia - Africa" in 2023, "Export potential of Russia - Africa in the face of new challenges."
The expert opinion was prepared based on the results of the WEF 2023 session “Greater Eurasia: drivers for the formation of an alternative international monetary and financial system.”
Laos is a developing economy in the heart of Southeast Asia, bordered by Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam. Laos' economic growth has averaged just under 8% over the past decade, placing Laos among the fastest-growing economies in the world.
The expert opinion was prepared based on the results of the SPIEF-2023 session “Development of economic cooperation within the framework of the international transport corridor “North — South”. Road transport as an important part of multimodal transportation."
The expert opinion was prepared based on the results of the SPIEF 2023 session “Integration for Development: Practical Aspects of SCO Business Cooperation.”
The expert opinion was prepared following the session of the Russia-Africa economic and humanitarian forum in 2023 “Russia and Africa: partnership for food sovereignty.”
The expert opinion was prepared based on the results of the SPIEF-2023 session “Will Islamic banking become an effective tool for attracting investments to Russia?”