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Polytechnic University in the top five in metallurgy according to URAP rating

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SPbPU has strengthened its position in the international Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP) rating, entering 9 subject areas. The greatest progress was achieved in physics and metallurgy: Polytechnic University improved its world indicators by 10 and 47 positions, respectively, entering the top 5 in metallurgy among Russian universities. The university also entered the top ten in Russia in materials science, moving up two notches.

The Polytechnic University has the strongest school of metallurgy and materials science, which is confirmed by high results in national and international rankings. At our university, we preserve the traditions of the old scientific school, combining them with modern technologies and opportunities. Our scientists and students have access to advanced equipment, participate in joint projects with leading research groups and industrial partners. Polytechnic University graduates are in demand at the largest metallurgical enterprises of the country, making a significant contribution to the development of the industry and the technological leadership of the country. We are constantly updating educational programs, providing training for specialists that meet the most pressing needs of the industry, – comments the rector of SPbPU Andrey Rudskoy.

The URAP ranking methodology is entirely based on academic productivity, which is based on the university's publication activity. The evaluation indicators include the quality and quantity of publications, citation, and the effectiveness of international research cooperation.

Research groups, teachers and students of SPbPU regularly publish the results of their work in leading scientific journals, because the assessment of academic excellence allows demonstrating the level of scientific and educational potential of the university. Despite the difficulties that Russian universities face in terms of publication activity, we at SPbPU try to support our employees in their desire to realize their scientific potential, and we also support scientists from other universities, providing the opportunity to publish in periodicals of our university, – noted Vice-Rector for Human Resources Policy Maria Vrublevskaya.

Let us recall that the university’s position in the Ranking by Academic Performance rating is also taken into account for ranking universities in the ranking Global Aggregate Rating, according to the results of which Polytechnic University is among the top 3% of the best universities in the world.

You can find out more about the rating results by link.

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China clarifies rules for tax breaks on reinvested dividends for foreign investors

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

BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China's General Administration of Taxation (GATT) has released detailed rules for foreign investors to claim tax breaks on reinvested dividends, providing operational guidance on the preferential tax treatment under the newly unveiled policy measures.

In June this year, the Ministry of Finance, the State Tax Administration and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced that they would provide foreign investors with a 10 percent corporate income tax rebate on direct domestic investment financed by dividends from profits of enterprises resident in the People's Republic of China.

The benefit, which will be in effect from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2028, will allow unused tax credits to be carried forward to a later date and allow lower rates to be applied under applicable tax treaties.

According to a notice issued by the State Tax Service on Thursday, profits used to make additional contributions to subscribed authorized capital or to increase paid-in capital or capital reserves qualify as reinvestment.

The agency's notice also explains the scope of this tax incentive, including the definition of the time period for reinvestment, the method for calculating the tax credit amount, and the procedures for foreign investors to receive tax incentives.

Notably, China offers tax incentives to encourage overseas investment. In 2024, the preferential policy of temporarily exempting foreign investors from paying taxes on certain types of profits led to a rapid increase in foreign reinvestment in China, according to previously published data from the State Tax Inspectorate of China. -0-

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Peking University's Belt and Road Research Institute Opens in Xinjiang

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

URUMQI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — The opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Research Institute of Peking University-Xinjiang was held in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Friday. The establishment of the institute is aimed at further and thorough promotion of the joint construction of the Belt and Road, promoting high-quality development in Xinjiang and building a new pattern of opening up to the outside world in the region.

Vice Chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region People's Government and Secretary of the Kashgar Prefecture Party Committee Nie Zhuang delivered a speech at the event, saying that the establishment of the research institute is of great significance for both Xinjiang and Kashgar.

“I am confident that the institute will promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, as well as the training of highly qualified personnel in the region, accelerate the transformation of Kashgar into a springboard for opening up to the West, and promote modernization in Xinjiang,” he said.

Piao Shilong, vice-president of Peking University, said the university attaches great importance to the construction of the institute, integrating interdisciplinary advantages and implementing a new model of establishing research institutes away from the home campus.

"In the future, the institute will conduct in-depth research in key areas such as energy and mineral resources, ecological environment, regions and countries, historical archaeology, strengthening the consciousness of the Chinese nation and new structural economy," Piao Shilong added.

He also noted that the institute will strive to provide reliable scientific, technological and intellectual support for the high-quality development of Xinjiang and build it into a leading talent pool and innovation hub covering Central and South Asia and countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative. -0-

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In the first half of 2025, domestic tourist flow in China increased by 20.6 percent.

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

BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) — China's domestic tourist flow exceeded 3.28 billion person-times in the first half of 2025, up 20.6 percent year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.

A total of 3.15 trillion yuan (about 441 billion US dollars) was spent on these trips during the reporting period, an increase of 15.2 percent year-on-year.

Notably, in the first six months of this year, the number of domestic passenger trips made by rural residents increased by 30.6 percent year-on-year, while spending on them increased by 30.1 percent compared with the first half of last year. The growth rates of both indicators were significantly higher than those of urban residents, according to the data. -0-

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Government sets new airspace class for drones

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Resolution of July 31, 2025 No. 1133

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Resolution of July 31, 2025 No. 1133

A new airspace class H ("h") has appeared in Russia, intended for flights of unmanned aerial vehicles. The decree on introducing the corresponding changes to the Federal Rules for the Use of Russian Airspace was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The adopted decision will create conditions for the further development of civil unmanned aviation and ensure flight safety.

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the establishment of a separate airspace class to simplify the operations of unmanned aerial systems following a meeting on the development of unmanned aerial systems held on January 28, 2025. "H" became the fourth class in Russian airspace – until now it included classes A, C and G.

Class H is established in the airspace from 0 to 150 m from the earth's (water's) surface and on routes specially designated for flights of unmanned aerial vehicles at altitudes below 3050 m.

Information on flight routes for unmanned aerial systems and the conditions for their use will be published by Rosaviatsia.

"Our country has become one of the few that has approved a separate class of airspace for drones," said Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev. "This is a truly important step that will improve the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into the airspace and simplify their operation in the context of the ever-growing demand for use in various industries."

According to Vitaly Savelyev, the large-scale work carried out by the Russian Ministry of Transport and Rosaviatsia on regulatory regulation of the industry will continue.

“We are constantly analyzing the law enforcement practice of using unmanned aerial vehicles and are working on fine-tuning this area,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

The signed document introduces changes toGovernment Resolution of March 11, 2010 No. 138.

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Magadan Region will present a project on the contribution of Kolyma to the Victory in the Great Patriotic War at the Far East Street within the framework of the EEF

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At the exhibition "Far East Street", which will be held in Vladivostok from September 3 to 9 as part of the anniversary, tenth Eastern Economic Forum, Magadan Region will present its opportunities for the development of tourism and recreation – both already implemented and promising projects. The organizer of the exhibition is the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Far Eastern Federal District.

“The Magadan region shows stable positive dynamics. The region is the "golden heart" of the Far East. The State Duma has adopted in the first reading a bill on the creation of an advanced development area in the region. The preferential regime will stimulate shipbuilding and ship repair, logistics, tourism and other industries. The economy provides an opportunity to develop the social sphere, and therefore, to qualitatively change people's lives. On behalf of the President, the Magadan master plan is being actively implemented. You can see how the city is changing. Those who come to the region are greeted by a new beautiful airport. You can learn about how the Magadan region is changing, what plans it has for the future, what makes it attractive to investors and tourists at the "Far East Street" exhibition, so that after the EEF you can come and see with your own eyes the northern beauty of nature, get to know the responsive, brave and kind people living in Kolyma," said Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Eastern Economic Forum Yuri Trutnev.

Guests of the pavilion will be able to get acquainted with the culture and life of the indigenous peoples of the North, and learn about the traditions and way of life that are preserved and developed in the region.

"The Magadan Region is not only rich in mineral resources and industrial potential, but also unique nature, history, culture and character of the Kolyma people. At the EEF, we will show how the region is developing today and what it plans for the future. The focus is on the economy, tourism, social sphere, opportunities for investors and, of course, the traditions of indigenous peoples. All this is an integral part of our Kolyma," said Magadan Region Governor Sergei Nosov.

The concept of the Magadan Region pavilion is based on the economic, cultural and natural features of the region. The exposition consists of three zones: the main and small pavilions, as well as podiums with regional expositions.

A three-meter copy of the sculpture "Time" will become a traditional component. The five-meter original – a mammoth by sculptor Yuri Rudenko – stands in Magadan on the shore of Nagaev Bay. The "skin" of the monument is covered with various metal parts – gears, bearings – and resembles a clock mechanism. On the podium in front of the pavilion there will be a screen on which films dedicated to the natural beauty of Kolyma will be shown, as part of the projects "Far East – Land of Adventure" and "Paths of the Far East", as well as a stele with the name "Magadan Region".

The main site of the region consists of three zones. The first will introduce visitors to the achievements of the Magadan Region in the economic and social spheres over ten years, including projects implemented with the support of the Ministry for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic. The second will host a demonstration of bone-carving art products of the indigenous peoples of the North living in the region. At the site, you can take a selfie against the backdrop of a golden waterfall, symbolizing the main industry of the Magadan Region – the extraction of precious metals.

The third zone is the space for the placement of a thematic block, introducing visitors to the tourist sites and routes of the region, including the Talaya sanatorium. Visitors will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the best examples of traditional culture and purchase the products they like.

The small pavilion will introduce guests to the recently opened art space "Rynda" in Magadan, where you can buy re-esterified fish oil – omega-3, which is produced in the capital of Kolyma at the "Omega-Si" plant. The second zone will host an exhibition and sale of jewelry and souvenirs. The third space, "Kolyma – from Victory to Victory", will introduce visitors to facts about the role of Kolyma in the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, as well as its contribution to ensuring the success of the country during the special military operation.

In addition, the exposition of the Magadan Region will be complemented by an installation installed on the embankment, stylized as the Mayak Park, located in Nagaev Bay, created with the help of a single presidential subsidy. Various activities, games, master classes and karaoke are also planned for the pavilion guests.

The 10th Eastern Economic Forum will be held on September 3–6 at the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok. During these days, the exhibition will be available to forum participants, and on September 7, 8, and 9, it will be open to everyone. The EEF is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

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Financial news: 01.08.2025, 10-21 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A10A9Z1 (Magnet4P05) were changed.

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01/01/2025 10:21

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC) on 01.08.2025, 10-21 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 116.53) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1218.05 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) of the security RU000A10A9Z1 (Magnet4P05) were changed

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The number of applications for registration of regional brands has increased by almost 20%

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In the first half of the year, the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) received 49 applications for registration of new and granting exclusive rights to already registered regional brands. This is almost 20% more than for the same period in 2024. Most applications were filed for food and agricultural products, as well as folk art and crafts.

"Each region has its own unique culture and geographical specificity, and these features should be actively used to form its favorable image. The creation of regional brands based on geographical indications and names of places of origin of goods is not only a key tool for increasing the recognition of the region, its economic growth and social progress, but also a chance for local authorities and entrepreneurs to introduce a wide audience to traditional crafts and products made in the region," said First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Maxim Kolesnikov. He also added that such brands should contribute to the development of local production and support of local manufacturers.

"Regional brands belong to the region where they are produced, so the same product under one brand can be produced by several different enterprises or companies. The main conditions here are the compliance of production with the necessary requirements and the registration of the enterprise in this region. This gives regions the opportunity for economic development. As a result, manufacturers enter the market with more confidence, maintain traditional production methods and expand them, and new jobs are created in the region," said Rospatent Director Yuri Zubov.

In the first six months of 2025, Rospatent received 49 applications for registration and granting the right to use regional brands, including one from abroad. Moreover, 32 applications relate to geographical indication (GI), and 17 to the name of the place of origin of goods (NMOG).

If the production is entirely located in the region and the product has special properties, then it is a name of the place of origin of the product. If it is associated with a certain region or place by reputation, and part of the production is located outside the region, then it is a geographical indication.

In 2025, the largest number of applications were received for goods in the category "Food and agricultural products" – 19. In the category "Folk arts and crafts" – 12 applications, "Mineral water" – nine, "Alcoholic products" – three, "Other goods" – five.

Among the regions, Stavropol Krai has filed the most applications this year — seven. It has also been the leader in application activity over the past five years: since 2020, residents of Stavropol Krai have filed 73 applications for registration and/or granting an exclusive right to a state or national trademark.

In the first six months of 2025, 14 new regional brands were registered with Rospatent, such as “Pleshkovskaya Igrushka” (Oryol Oblast), “Bashkirsky Palas” (Republic of Bashkortostan), “Decorative Stone Simbircite” (Ulyanovsk Oblast), and “Pechora Printed Gingerbread” (Pskov Oblast).

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Russia Presents Report on Application of Space Technologies to Monitor Greenhouse Gases at APEC

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The Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation has prepared a report entitled “Monitoring Greenhouse Gas Emissions in APEC: Space Solutions.” The document is posted on the official website the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. The report reflects the key findings and recommendations of the international expert roundtable, which took place on March 14, 2025 under the auspices of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The report is a systematic review of the practices of using satellite technologies in climate monitoring with an emphasis on the potential for their scaling in the Asia-Pacific region. The document collects key recommendations from international organizations. In particular, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), as well as the public sector, academic and business communities of APEC member economies, including Russia, Indonesia and Thailand.

"Satellite technologies are becoming an integral element of climate architecture. Their use ensures the objectivity, efficiency and reproducibility of climate data, especially in conditions where traditional ground infrastructure is limited or unavailable. Russia is consistently developing a climate monitoring system that combines satellite, air and ground tracking methods with advanced computational models. Dialogue at the APEC platform allows us not only to develop high-quality international expertise, but also to strengthen trust between the economies of the region," commented Evgeniya Drozhashchikh, Deputy Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The materials of the round table present advanced solutions in the field of remote sensing of the Earth, methods of their integration into national greenhouse gas emission inventory systems, approaches to the unification of methodologies, as well as legal and technological aspects of climate data exchange.

Given that APEC economies account for more than 60% of global CO2 emissions, the issue of creating a transparent and scientifically based monitoring system is becoming fundamental to achieving international climate goals. Satellite data allows not only to map emission hot spots, but also to track their dynamics in the long term.

The prepared report will serve as a basis for further work by APEC economies to develop technological cooperation and introduce space solutions into national climate management systems.

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The procedure for obtaining licenses and permits has been optimized for businesses

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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a federal law that enshrines the reduction of the terms for issuing licenses and permits, as well as a reduction in the number of documents required to obtain them. The corresponding amendments to 69 federal laws were prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia on the instructions of Deputy Chairman and Chief of Staff of the Government Dmitry Grigorenko.

The signed federal law is the result of four years of work to reduce the time it takes to issue licenses, permits and the number of required documents, to transfer permits to electronic form and to make other simplifications for businesses and citizens. At the same time, the optimization of those government services that have shown positive results and for which it has been possible to obtain confirmation in practice that permits can be issued in a shorter time frame and with a smaller package of documents for the applicant is being consolidated.

The optimization affected a number of key economic areas that are most in demand by businesses and citizens. These include, in particular, permitting regimes in the areas of transport, construction, nature management and environmental protection, industrial safety, education, communications, tourism, accreditation of legal entities, and many others.

The law also permanently establishes a number of tools that have made it possible to optimize the process of obtaining licenses and permits and which will now be constantly applied in practice. For example, a comprehensive application. With its help, you can apply for several permits at once by submitting one application on the Unified State Services Portal. By the end of 2025, it is planned to implement about 20 comprehensive applications on the portal.

In addition, the mechanisms of interdepartmental information exchange are enshrined in law, when at the stage of preparing applications to the permitting agency on the Unified Public Services portal the necessary information is automatically pulled up. And also the proactive mode of operation of the Unified Public Services portal: the portal systems will remind businesses and citizens about the need to extend permits and automatically send a pre-filled application for their registration.

The process of optimizing the issuance of licenses and permits has allowed us to reduce the number of requested documents and the time required to obtain permits by half on average. In the future, it is planned to adopt more than 250 by-laws to implement the provisions set forth in the federal law.

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