Russian President Vladimir Putin.

This year’s forum, themed "The Russian Far East: Expanding the Range of Possibilities", reflects Russia’s efforts to integrate into economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Russia has built mechanisms such as Advanced Special Economic Zones and Free Port of Vladivostok, to boost business initiatives, according to President Putin. Russia is implementing large-scale projects on society, infrastructure, education, and science, and projects supporting imports and technology modernization, Mr. Putin said.

Anh Tu, VOV's correspondent in Moscow