Logistics news — September 28, 2026

Russia's Finance Ministry Projects Lower Budget Deficit for 2027

Russia's finance ministry has proposed a budget for 2027 with a projected deficit of 2.2% of GDP, down from an expected 3% in 2022. The budget, unveiled at the end of last week, anticipates revenues to rise by 7.5%, barely keeping pace with inflation. However, these projections have historically been optimistic and may not align with reality.

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Sep 28, 2026, 02:20 UTC

Qatar Businessmen Association Meets Hong Kong Financial Secretary to Explore New Investment Partnerships

The Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) met with Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, to discuss ways to enhance economic and investment ties between Qatar's private sector and Hong Kong. The meeting focused on building new partnerships in priority sectors such as financial services, healthcare, logistics, technology and innovation, and trade and investment. Both sides discussed cooperation in financial services, with plans to strengthen links between financial institutions, develop partnerships in asset management and financing, and utilize Hong Kong's expertise and financial networks to help Qatari companies expand into Asian markets. The QBA also plans to visit Hong Kong to explore new investment and financing tools and opportunities that Qatar offers to Asian companies.

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