Siberia and Far East development
Minister of Energy Alexander Novak is proposing to slash the mineral extraction tax on new developments for quarter of a century.
Key move to revive Far Eastern economy and compete with Macau and Busan.
Prime Minister's eastern promise of special incentives for entrepreneurs.
Courier and logistics giant has improved its services in the Far East and Siberia with a new direct cargo link between Vladivistok and its key hub in Hong Kong.
Customs procedures and rules on foreigners staying in duty-free region will be relaxed in move that will bolster the economy and boost trade from 2016.
Dramatic measures unveiled to boost the economy in Eastern Siberia and Russia's Pacific territories.
Another heavy hint has come from the Russian government that major tax incentives will get the go-ahead despite reservations by some power-brokers.
Officials will be fired for blocking progress, warns deputy premier Yuri Trutnev.
'Turn to the East', which started a year ago, is gaining popularity
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