56% of Russians almost never borrow money, VVP group plans to produce televisions at the Samsung plant in Kaluga, the price of Bitcoin fell below $40,000 and other news on January 23.
World
- The ratio of American to Russian tourist visa denials in 2023 increased to 39.49%. At the same time, the total number of visas issued increased from 29.9 thousand to 54.4 thousand, writes Vedomosti.
Finance
- 56% of Russians almost never borrow money. Twenty years ago, the proportion of those who did not take out loans was 36%. In most cases, two age categories try not to borrow money: young people under 24 years old and citizens over 60 years old.
- Since December 2023, the price of bitcoin for the first time fell below $40,000, and at 4:30 Moscow time the price of the first cryptocurrency was $39.7 thousand.
Business
- Distributor VVP Group plans to produce televisions at Samsung’s plant in Kaluga. The company can produce equipment under its own brand or for other companies.
- The demand for purchasing commercial premises at the end of December 2023 decreased by 5% year-on-year and that for rent decreased by 8%. Prices per square meter on average across the country increased by 12%.
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