Russia Hosts 7th Eastern Economic Forum

Russia hosted the seventh Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok from September 5 to 8. The four-day forum is a platform for entrepreneurs to expand their businesses into Russia’s Far East (RFE).
EEF was established in the year 2015 to encourage foreign investment in RFE.
The EEF displays the economic potential, suitable business conditions and investment opportunities in the region.
Agreements signed at the EEF increased from 217 in 2017 to 380 agreements in 2021, worth 3.6 trillion roubles.
The agreements focus on infrastructure, transportation projects, mineral excavations, construction, industry and agriculture.
China, South Korea, Japan and India are the Key Players in the region, where China is the biggest investor.