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February 5, 2026

More foreign companies will invest in Hong Kong amid rising business confidence, according to China's Foreign Ministry.

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

Beijing, February 5 (Xinhua) — China is confident that more American and other foreign companies will invest and do business in Hong Kong, benefiting from Chinese-style modernization and the "one country, two systems" policy, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.

Lin Jian made the announcement at a regular press briefing, commenting on the 2026 Hong Kong Business Confidence Survey Report, published by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. According to the report, 86 percent of American companies surveyed see Hong Kong as a competitive international business hub, 92 percent have no plans to relocate their headquarters from the city, and 94 percent expressed confidence in the rule of law in Hong Kong.

Lin Jian said the data demonstrates growing confidence among American companies in Hong Kong's development prospects and business environment.

He noted that Hong Kong is currently taking new steps towards transition from stability to prosperity, the economy is developing dynamically, and Hong Kong's status as an international financial, shipping, and trade center is strengthening.

According to the diplomat, Hong Kong also ranks high in many global rankings. At the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, a number of important measures were put forward to promote Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and its future development prospects are becoming increasingly promising, Lin Jian stated.

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February 5, 2026

A concert to celebrate Spring Festival was held at Baku State University

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

Baku, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) — A concert to mark the upcoming Spring Festival (Chinese New Year, the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year) was held at Baku State University (BSU) in Azerbaijan's capital on Wednesday.

The event was attended by about 300 people, including representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani universities, and Chinese citizens living and studying in Azerbaijan.

In his speech, Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Azerbaijan Ding Tao emphasized that the Spring Festival is the cultural heritage of all humanity and shares common humanistic values with the Azerbaijani holiday of Navruz.

He noted that under the leadership of the two heads of state, Chinese-Azerbaijani relations have entered a new stage of high-quality and comprehensive development.

According to Ding Tao, in the new year, the Chinese side is ready to work hand in hand with its Azerbaijani partners to promote new successes in bilateral relations, and the Chinese Embassy will continue to support the friendship between the two countries and the development of Chinese language teaching in Azerbaijan.

BSU Vice-Rector for International Relations Shahin Panakhov, in turn, noted that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the opening of the Confucius Institute at BSU. He stated that the institute has become a successful example of educational cooperation between Azerbaijan and China, playing an important role in Chinese language teaching and cultural exchanges.

"BSU is ready to further strengthen its collaboration with Chinese partners, expand areas of cooperation, and jointly achieve even more significant results," said Sh. Panakhov.

The concert program for the event, organized by the Confucius Institute at BSU, included more than ten performances, including a dragon dance, national dances of China and Azerbaijan, vocal performances in Chinese and Azerbaijani, the art of "mask-changing" of Sichuan opera, and a show of Chinese calligraphy. –0–

February 5, 2026

The eighth meeting of the Russian-Brazilian High-Level Commission on Cooperation.

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The Russian-Brazilian High-Level Commission on Cooperation (HLC), chaired by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and the Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, was established in accordance with an agreement between the Presidents of Russia and Brazil during their meeting at the 50th session of the UN General Assembly in New York in 1995, with the aim of comprehensively enhancing bilateral relations. A joint statement establishing the HLC was signed on November 21, 1997, during an official visit to Brazil by Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov.

The CVU consists of the Intergovernmental Russian-Brazilian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation (IPC) (which includes working groups on trade, economic and industrial cooperation, scientific and technical cooperation and cooperation in the field of education, interbank and financial cooperation, cooperation in the field of energy and the peaceful use of nuclear energy, cooperation in the field of peaceful use of outer space, military-technical cooperation, customs cooperation, cooperation in the field of culture and sports, and an agricultural committee) and a commission on political issues.

The Chairman of the Russian part of the IGC is M.G. Reshetnikov, Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. The Chairman of the Brazilian part of the IGC is M.D. da Rocha, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil. The 12th meeting of the IGC was held in Moscow in February 2024.

The Political Affairs Commission, which is an integral part of the CVU, is chaired, in accordance with established practice, by the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia and Brazil, who oversee bilateral relations (S.A. Ryabkov on the Russian side and S.Klibank on the Brazilian side). The last meeting of the Political Affairs Commission co-chairs took place in Brasilia on February 27, 2025.

From the transcript:

M. Mishustin: Esteemed Mr. Vice President, distinguished colleagues! Dear friends!

I am pleased to welcome you, Mr. Geraldo Alckmin, and all the participants of the meeting. First of all, I would like to thank our Brazilian friends for the warm welcome extended to the Russian delegation.

Our visit to Brazil is being carried out at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. He emphasized that Russia and Brazil, which stood at the origins of BRICS, are consistent supporters of the formation of a truly equitable multipolar world order. Cooperation between Russia and Brazil is steadily developing and is being filled with new mutually beneficial projects in various fields.

We actively cooperate in the trade and economic sphere.

Brazil is our leading foreign trade partner in Latin America, accounting for approximately half of the region's total trade turnover. It also maintains a leading position in the domestic food market, primarily in meat and coffee.

Visit

Mikhail Mishustin arrived in the Federative Republic of Brazil.

Russia provides about a quarter of Brazil's needs for imported mineral fertilizers.

This mutually beneficial cooperation allows us to make a significant joint contribution to food security.

The structural changes taking place in the global economy, the rapid spread of modern technologies, and the processes of global digitalization and energy transition undoubtedly open up additional opportunities for expanding Russian-Brazilian cooperation.

The heads of our states have proposed creating a technological alliance to accelerate the launch of joint long-term projects in science-intensive fields.

To be continued…

February 5, 2026

Financial news: 05.02.2026, 17-48 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A10ASZ7 (RZhD 1P-35R) were changed.

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February 5, 2026

17:48

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 05.02.2026, 17-48 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 127.09) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1351.94 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 21.0%) of the security RU000A10ASZ7 (RZhD 1P-35R) were changed.

February 5, 2026

Financial news: On February 6, 2026, the Interregional Federal Treasury will hold deposit auction 22,026,027 in the field of liquidity management.

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Application selection parameters:

Application selection date 06.02.2026. Unique application selection identifier 22 026 027. Deposit currency rubles. Fund type – Unified Treasury Account. Maximum amount of funds placed on bank deposits, monetary units 50,000,000,000. Placement period, in days 14. Date of depositing funds 06.02.2026. Date of return of funds 20.02.2026. Interest rate for placement of funds (fixed or floating) FLOATING. Minimum fixed interest rate for placement of funds, % per annum – Basic floating interest rate for placement of funds RUONmDS. Minimum spread, % per annum 0. Terms of conclusion of the bank deposit agreement (term, replenished or special) Term. The minimum amount of funds placed for one application, in monetary units, is 1,000,000,000.

Maximum number of applications per credit institution: 2. Terms of offsetting mutual obligations under bank deposit agreements, repurchase agreements, and securities loan agreements (with or without offsetting mutual obligations). Without offsetting mutual obligations. Application selection form (Open with random completion, Closed, Open with extension). Open with extension. Application selection schedule (Moscow time).

Place of the selection of orders: Moscow Exchange PJSC. Acceptance of orders from 15:00 to 15:10. Orders in preliminary mode from 15:00 to 15:05. Orders in competition mode from 15:05 to 15:10. Random end of trading period (sec.): 0 Bid step: 0.1 Time step (sec.): 60. End time of the extension period: 15:20:00. Formation of a consolidated register of orders from 15:20 to 15:50. Setting the cutoff rate and (or) recognizing the selection of orders as unsuccessful from 15:20 to 16:00. Formation of a consolidated register of bank deposit agreements from 16:00 to 16:20. Information on settlements in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 64 and 65 of the Order of the Federal Treasury dated September 18, 2025 No. 8n

February 5, 2026

Dmitry Patrushev outlined strategic guidelines for the development of domestic crop production until 2030.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev chaired a nationwide meeting dedicated to the crop production sector's performance last year, its development prospects through 2030, and preparations for the upcoming sowing campaign. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Roshydromet, Rosselkhoznadzor, Rosagroleasing, representatives of the Federal Assembly, and regional leaders.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that last year, crop production increased by 9%, which was a major contributor to the positive production dynamics of the entire agricultural sector. Taking into account harvests in new regions, the third-largest grain harvest ever recorded was approximately 142 million tons, over 93 million tons of which was wheat. Furthermore, last year's harvest saw new record highs for legumes, soybeans, and rapeseed. Vegetable and potato harvests will fully meet the needs of the domestic market.

"To ensure proper preparation for seasonal fieldwork, the Ministry of Agriculture and the regions have approved the 2026 cropping area structure. The total area is expected to reach 83 million hectares, exceeding the 2025 figure. Approximately 20 million hectares of winter crops have already been sown for this year's harvest. Experts estimate that 97% of the crops are currently in good condition. These are very good results. For reference, the same period last year saw 87%. Meanwhile, the area sown to spring crops this year is expected to reach 56 million hectares. To ensure uninterrupted sowing, the Ministry of Agriculture and the regions must constantly monitor the availability of material and technical resources for all our farmers," said Dmitry Patrushev.

Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister tasked the state of winter crops with monitoring and prompt action if the situation worsens. Also, given the structure of crop acreage, it is necessary to monitor the availability and quality of seeds, equipment readiness, and the availability of chemicals. The Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Energy of Russia were also instructed to develop a fuel supply plan with suppliers in advance.

Overall, the meeting noted that preparations for spring fieldwork are proceeding as planned. Some regions, including Stavropol, Altai, and Primorsky Krais, have planned a significant increase in planted acreage this year.

The heads of several regions have provided information on their readiness for the season. In the coming weeks, if the weather is favorable, farmers in southern Russia and the North Caucasus may begin fertilizing winter crops.

To monitor the processes, the Ministry of Agriculture will hold a series of on-site meetings in federal districts.

The Deputy Prime Minister reiterated the goal of increasing agricultural production and exports by 2030. To achieve these goals and maintain the financial stability of farmers, the Russian Government continues to provide extensive support to the industry. Total funding for 2026 is planned at over 542 billion rubles. Of this, over 90 billion rubles have been allocated for direct subsidies to farmers, and 26.5 billion rubles are earmarked for new short-term preferential loans. Most of this amount is used to support seasonal fieldwork. 5.5 billion rubles have been allocated for the development of agricultural insurance.

Dmitry Patrushev stated that achieving the new goals requires improving the technological advancement of the agricultural industry and reducing production costs. To this end, five strategic areas for the further development of crop production have been identified: maintaining and improving soil fertility, breeding and seed production, the use of agrochemicals, the use of unmanned vehicles, and adapting crop production to climate change.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, in the face of fierce market competition, it is crucial to find ways to reduce production costs at every stage. Promising developments that demonstrate the potential for cost reduction should be widely implemented in the industry. The Russian Ministry of Agriculture has been instructed to replicate positive examples and facilitate the exchange of experience.

February 5, 2026

sb.by: Melodiya has re-released the rock opera Guslyar on vinyl.

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Melodiya has reissued the rock opera "Guslyar" from the repertoire of the Belarusian ensemble "Pesnyary" on vinyl. The rock opera "Guslyar," written by composer Igor Luchenok and ensemble director Vladimir Mulyavin based on the poem "Kurgan" by the classic Belarusian poet Yanka Kupala, has been reissued by the Russian label Melodiya.

According to a statement on the company's website, "Guslyar" is the ensemble's only studio-recorded take on the rock opera genre:

For "Guslyar," Pesnyary expanded their lineup, adding brass, strings, and an additional rhythm section, striving for a symphonic richness. The complex choral texture, however, was realized by the ensemble, renowned for its skillful polyphony. Folk instruments—the cymbals and zhaleika—sit alongside a Hammond organ and a Moog synthesizer; the protagonist's gusli is "portrayed" by an acoustic guitar with a flanger effect—a bold move for Soviet recording at the time. Guslyar's musical texture engages with European prog rock of the 1970s, yet remains distinctive thanks to its folkloric modal thinking, soft sonic palette, and outstanding vocals.

The record was pressed in 2026. The matrices were made from the original analog master tapes. The edition contains the full libretto in Belarusian and Russian.

The rock opera "Guslyar" was first released on vinyl as a solo album by Pesnyary in 1979.

Melodiya Records was founded in 1964 in the USSR as a state-owned company for the production, storage, and distribution of sound recordings. Recording studios were located in Moscow, Leningrad, Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and many other cities. Melodiya stores were located in every Soviet republic. Melodiya reflected the sonic history of the past century in a wide variety of genres—from light music to classical music, from folklore to composers from all the republics that made up the former USSR. It brought together masterpieces of world art performed by outstanding Soviet artists, ensembles, orchestras, and musical theaters. Melodiya's sound library is a true cultural treasure, which is why special attention is paid to the high-quality restoration and release of archival recordings.

sb.by "Belarus Today", 4.02.2026

February 5, 2026

Nordwind Airlines was recognized as the best airline in the regional transportation development category by the RUSky Awards.

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Nordwind Airlines won the "Achievement in Developing Regional Transportation bypassing Moscow" category at the 10th anniversary RUSky Awards. This award confirms that we are on the right path to connecting Russian cities.

Thank you for your trust and appreciation. Our journey continues – more routes and long-awaited journeys lie ahead!

The awards ceremony for the winners took place on February 4, 2026, as part of the 13th National Aviation Infrastructure Salon NAIS at Crocus Expo.

The RUSky Awards was established in 2016 by the industry portal AVIARU.NET in strategic partnership with the NAIS Forum and with the support of the Federal Air Transport Agency.

The purpose of the award is to encourage and draw attention to Russian and friendly foreign air carriers that demonstrate dynamic development, the implementation of adaptive technologies, developing a customer-focused approach, and implementing corporate and social responsibility projects.

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February 5, 2026

New START expiring: UN chief calls on Russia and the US to reach a new agreement

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February 5, 2026 Peace and security

For the first time in more than half a century, we live in a world in which there are no binding limits on the strategic nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States – the two states with the largest stockpiles of nuclear weapons.

The UN Secretary-General made this statement on the occasion of the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5. Antonio Guterres.

Throughout the Cold War and beyond, the nuclear arms control regime agreed upon by the two governments helped prevent catastrophe, the UN chief noted.

"It promoted stability and, in combination with other measures, prevented dangerous miscalculations. Most importantly, it contributed to the reduction of national nuclear arsenals by thousands of nuclear weapons," Guterres said.

The Secretary-General recalled that the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, known as New START, expired at a time when the risk of nuclear weapons use was assessed as the highest in decades.

The UN chief called for hope and the creation of an arms control regime that is appropriate to the rapidly changing context.

“I call on both countries to return to the negotiating table immediately and reach a framework agreement that restores verifiable restrictions, reduces risks, and strengthens our shared security,” he said.

INTERVIEW | New technologies, old conflicts: nuclear disarmament is in crisis, but hope remains

February 5, 2026

Financial news: 05.02.2026, 15-54 the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor, the carry rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment for CARM securities (CTG) were changed.

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February 5, 2026

15:54

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by the National Credit Center (JSC) on 05.02.2026, 15-54 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the repo price corridor with settlement code Y0/Y1Dt (up to -57.38%), the transfer rate and the range of interest rate risk assessment (up to -0.0028 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 80.44%) of the CARM (STG) security were changed.