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Financial News: The Bank of Russia will use two new indicators to monitor the payment services market.

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Source: Central Bank of Russia

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By the end of 2025, the regulator will, for the first time, calculate the level of satisfaction with payment services and the digitalization index of the national payment system. Both indicators will be determined annually and will help assess the current state of the payments market, the impact of innovations, communicate user opinions to market participants, address shortcomings, and adjust regulations if necessary.

Digitalization Index The index is calculated based on five subindices, including 15 diverse indicators related to the competitive environment, security, import substitution, accessibility and speed of payments, the range of payment services, alternative payment methods, transaction activity, conditions for startup development, and more. It will be calculated using information the Bank of Russia already receives from credit institutions, as well as survey results. The digitalization index, calculated based on the results of 2025, will serve as the baseline for assessing trends in subsequent periods.

Payment service user satisfaction level Surveys of citizens and businesses will help determine this. Their responses will reveal how easy and convenient it is to make payments to partners and everyday payments—at a cafe or on a marketplace, for housing and utilities, for tuition, and so on. Based on this assessment, the Bank of Russia will, if necessary, provide recommendations to payment market participants and adjust regulations.

Both indicators will be published for the first time in summer 2026.

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Financial news: 01/09/2026, 12:01 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for security RU000A107G55 (IADOM 1P39) were changed.

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January 9, 2026, 12:01 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 09.01.2026, 12-01 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 109.76) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 893.25 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 15.0%) of the security RU000A107G55 (IADOM 1P39) were changed.

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Information on NordStar flights to the Moscow air hub

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NordStar Airlines continues to operate flights as usual, despite the adverse weather conditions observed at the Moscow airport. All flights are operating according to the current schedule.

To ensure maximum flight safety and punctuality, all airline services are working in an enhanced mode. Particular attention is being paid to mandatory regulatory procedures, including aircraft de-icing, which may result in minor delays.

NordStar Airlines recommends that passengers plan their arrival at the airport with sufficient time and monitor up-to-date flight information on the official website. nordstar.ru, mobile application or information boards in terminals.

Passenger safety and comfort remain an absolute priority for NordStar Airlines. The airline's team is doing everything possible to ensure weather conditions do not affect the stability and quality of air service.

NordStar Airlines asks for your understanding regarding the current situation due to difficult weather conditions.

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Financial news: 01/09/2026, 15-28 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for security RU000A101590 (DOM 1P-7R) were changed.

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January 9, 2026, 3:28 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on 09.01.2026, 15-28 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 105.22) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1103.33 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) of the security RU000A101590 (DOM 1P-7R) were changed.

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Alexander Novak visited the Krasnoyarsk Territory on a working visit.

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Alexander Novak visited the National Center "Russia." With Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov

January 9, 2026

Alexander Novak visited the National Center "Russia." With Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov

January 9, 2026

Alexander Novak held a working meeting with Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov.

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Alexander Novak visited the National Center "Russia." With Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak visited Krasnoyarsk Krai on a working visit.

During a bilateral meeting with regional Governor Mikhail Kotyukov, the results of the region's socioeconomic development in 2025 were summarized and further steps were outlined to achieve the objectives set by Russian President Vladimir Putin, including the development of the creative economy and increasing labor productivity.

The Deputy Prime Minister visited a number of sites where preparations are currently underway for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of the city of Krasnoyarsk, which will take place in 2028.

A special stop on the trip's itinerary is the National Center "Russia," which opened in the regional capital in December 2025. The center's exhibition was created with significant participation from representatives of the creative industry, which has been actively developing in Krasnoyarsk Krai in recent years.

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Denis Manturov: Foreign cable car suppliers are already counting lost revenue

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The First Deputy Prime Minister visited the Tver Region on a working visit, inspected the work of industrial enterprises, and met with the region's acting governor, Vitaly Korolev.

Denis Manturov met with Acting Governor of the Tver Region Vitaly Korolev

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Denis Manturov inspected the work of industrial enterprises in the Tver region.

January 9, 2026

Denis Manturov inspected the work of industrial enterprises in the Tver region.

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Denis Manturov met with Acting Governor of the Tver Region Vitaly Korolev

Denis Manturov visited the site of Tek-kom Proizvodstvo, a Russian manufacturer of a wide range of bearings. The group has fully fulfilled its obligations to develop and localize the production technology for axlebox cassette bearings for heavy-duty railcars under SPIC 2.0. Previously, bearing production for this type of railcar relied on imported components.

In addition, the company has developed design and technological documentation, conducted tests, and is now putting into production axlebox bearings for high-speed trains.

Using the industrial mortgage program supported by the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Tek-com is completing construction of a new production facility covering over 12,000 square meters. This will double its overall capacity and enable the introduction of dozens of new product types to the market by 2026. This expanded product range will strengthen technological sovereignty and enable further localization of bearings for the automotive, agricultural, metallurgy, and mining industries, as well as meet the needs of the shipbuilding and wind energy industries.

Denis Manturov noted that Russia has successfully developed the production of bearings for various industries. He instructed the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, together with Russian Railways, to develop measures to increase the capacity utilization of bearing industry enterprises.

Another import-substituting production facility in the Tver Region is TverKanatDor. The company was the first in Russia to establish a full-cycle development and production of ropeways, localizing critical manufacturing components. Denis Manturov inspected the finished products, learned about the production stages, and visited Russia's only ropeway testing laboratory. The plant is designed to produce 15 ropeway systems per year.

"TverKanatDor is a very important project that started only recently, but has already completely replaced imports from European suppliers who had abandoned cooperation with Russia. I think they themselves are already regretting it and counting their lost revenue. And we've gained additional expertise. Our engineers, designers, and specialists didn't simply create an import-substituting version; they took into account our climate conditions and the operating experience of other ropeways," said Denis Manturov.

The First Deputy Prime Minister also visited Gers Technology. The company was the first in Russia to master the development and manufacture of equipment for drilling horizontal and directional oil and gas wells. Previously, such equipment was imported. The company possesses unique expertise in producing import-substituting equipment for all stages of the full drilling cycle, including electronic components.

"In 2025, we allocated 1.1 billion rubles from the regional budget to support our enterprises and received 1.4 billion rubles from the federal budget for industrial development. This is a significant contribution to the development of the regional economy. We have good investment momentum, which we must maintain," noted Vitaly Korolev.

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Venezuela has begun diplomatic contacts with the United States "in a trial format," according to the Venezuelan Foreign Minister.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Caracas, January 9 (Xinhua) — Venezuela has decided to initiate diplomatic contacts with the United States "in a trial format," Venezuelan Foreign Minister Ivan Gil Pinto announced in an official statement on Friday.

In his social media post, I.J. Pinto noted that the negotiations are intended to "eliminate the consequences resulting from the aggression" and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States.

According to the statement, the dialogue in a trial format will also cover “a working agenda on issues of mutual interest.”

The diplomat added that in this regard, a delegation of representatives from the US State Department is currently in Venezuela. –0–

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The main source of remittances to Georgia remains the EU and the US – Central Bank

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Tbilisi, January 9 (Xinhua) — The European Union and the United States remain the main sources of remittances to Georgia, according to a November report by the National Bank of Georgia (Central Bank).

According to the regulator, the main contributor to the growth in remittance volumes was income from European Union countries, which increased by 14.2 percent year-on-year. Remittances from the United States also continued to grow, increasing by 15.5 percent.

According to the report, overall in November, the volume of remittances to Georgia increased by 11.9 percent year-on-year to reach $298.4 million, while the volume of funds transferred from the country abroad increased by 10.3 percent to $36.8 million. –0–

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The Khizi-Absheron wind farm, built by a Chinese company, was officially opened in Baku.

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Baku, January 9 (Xinhua) — The official opening ceremony of the Khizi-Absheron wind farm, built by China's PowerChina Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited, took place in Baku on Thursday. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev praised the completion and commissioning of the project, emphasizing its crucial role in national development and the country's transition from traditional energy sources to green energy.

In his speech at the opening ceremony, Ilham Aliyev praised the high professionalism of the Chinese builders and the Chinese company and welcomed Chinese investment in the country's economy. He noted that the modernization and development of Azerbaijan's energy system have been identified as a key priority in recent years.

In her speech at the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei noted that China and Azerbaijan have reached an important consensus on strengthening cooperation in green development. Chinese companies are actively involved in the development of renewable energy in Azerbaijan. China's 15th Five-Year Plan begins this year, and China stands ready to work hand in hand with Azerbaijan to jointly build the Green Silk Road and share the opportunities arising from China's development with all countries.

According to the Chinese company, the Khizi-Absheron wind farm is located in eastern Azerbaijan. Construction began in March 2024, and full completion and commissioning were scheduled for late December 2025. The project includes 37 wind turbines with a total capacity of 240 MW, making it the largest wind energy project in Azerbaijan and a benchmark for local renewable energy development.

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US job growth slowed in December 2025, unemployment fell to 4.4%.

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New York, January 9 (Xinhua) — The U.S. labor market ended 2025 on a noticeably weak note, with job creation in December below expectations and the unemployment rate falling to 4.4 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on Friday.

Total nonfarm payrolls in the US increased by a seasonally adjusted 50,000 in December, missing the market estimate of 73,000. The weak figures were compounded by a negative revision to previously published data. Specifically, the October employment decline was more significant than initially reported, now standing at 173,000 jobs, compared to the previous estimate of 105,000.

The slowdown is clearly evident in the annual dynamics. In 2025, employment growth averaged only 49,000 jobs per month, marking a sharp slowdown compared to the 168,000 monthly average in 2024.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also noted that the federal government shutdown did not affect the collection of household survey data, and it made technical adjustments to the methodology for calculating these indicators. –0–

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