Russia to Launch Special Tech Testing Regime on Far East in 2027

In 2027, a special legal regime will be launched in the Far East for the operational testing of new technologies.

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A special legal regime for testing new technologies will be launched on the Far East starting January 1.
The regime aims to enable fast and barrier-free testing of new technologies.
Civilian drones, industrial robots, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence for medical diagnosis are among the technologies to be tested.
The initiative was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Eastern Economic Forum (VÉF).
The forum took place in Vladivostok.
The regime is intended to reduce bureaucratic obstacles and administrative burden for businesses.

Putin held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto during the forum. — vm
Putin also spoke to journalists after the Shangri-La Summit in Bishkek on September 1. — vm
Putin emphasized the importance of feedback from innovative companies on regulatory barriers. — interfax
Putin arrived in Vladivostok on September 2 to attend the VÉF. — vedomosti
On August 3, IKS Holding announced plans to invest over 35 billion rubles in two high-tech semiconductor plants in Primorsky Krai, with production set to launch by 2030. — vedomosti
A unified preferential business regime will be introduced in the Far East and the Arctic starting in 2027. — tg_astrapress