While developed countries compete to recycle the highest percentage of their waste, only about 3% of household waste in Russia is being recycled. Meanwhile, business in this sector could see high profits.

The operation of the Russian-built Tianwan nuclear power plant in eastern China is being delayed by six months, after cracks in one of the four steam generators were detected during construction.

Russia's leading online shopping site Ozon has received $US 18 MLN of international investment. Even though less than 20% of Russian homes have internet access, e-commerce is growing fast.

Russia’s gas giant, Gazprom, may face a shortage of marketable gas if it does not invest more in developing upstream capacity, according to the head of the International Energy Agency.

Baby food is a growing business in Russia: up by almost 30% in the past year. The switch from home made baby food towards prepared products has made the market one of the most profitable food segments in Russia.

The international air cargo market has an annual revenue of about $US 60 BLN, and until recently, Russian companies were minor players. However, that is changing with Russia's Volga-Dnepr carving out a considerable niche market.