Completed
The winning outcome:
NO
Nongshim's Full-Scale Entry into Russia: Will They Be Able to Open an Office in June?
Volume~$166
YES chance
DescriptionSouth Korean giant Nongshim, which controls a significant share of the global ramen market, has officially confirmed plans to establish a branch in Moscow by the summer of 2026. Amid a global packaging shortage caused by rising raw material prices and logistical disruptions, the company views Russia as a strategic foothold. The manufacturer’s direct presence could lead to an expanded product lineup (including the entire Buldak spicy line from partner-competitor Samyang, which is often distributed through the same channels) and stabilize prices for Russian fans of “spicy” ramen. Will the company manage to officially register Nongshim Rus and announce the launch of its first direct shipments by the end of June?
ConditionsYes: if, by June 30, 2026, Nongshim officially registers a legal entity in the Russian Federation and announces the commencement of operations at its Moscow office.
No: if, by June 30, 2026, inclusive, no official confirmation of registration or the start of operations at the branch is received.
Timeline
OpenedApr 19, 2026, 8:02 PM
Closes
May 20, 2026, 8:59 PMChecking results
—EndsJul 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
OpenedApr 19, 2026, 8:02 PM
Closes
May 20, 2026, 8:59 PMChecking results
—EndsJul 1, 2026, 8:59 PM
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Top poll holdersView all
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heySI1
heySI149 BPCX
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wEEd
wEEd20 BPCX
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buba
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HarshGuest
HarshGuest1 BPCX
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VINT
VINT1 BPCX
Voted for NO
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NastyAeolis
NastyAeolis27 BPCX
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MotileGiro
MotileGiro24 BPCX
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InsaneHammock
InsaneHammock17 BPCX
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BlitheWits
BlitheWits8 BPCX
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FirmGang
FirmGang5 BPCX
Event resultsView all
NastyAeolis
boughtNoon a 27 BPCX
MotileGiro
boughtNoon a 24 BPCX
InsaneHammock
boughtNoon a 17 BPCX
BlitheWits
boughtNoon a 8 BPCX
FirmGang
boughtNoon a 5 BPCX
joS_edge
boughtNoon a 1 BPCX
Completed
The winning outcome:
NO
Nongshim's Full-Scale Entry into Russia: Will They Be Able to Open an Office in June?
Volume~$166
DescriptionSouth Korean giant Nongshim, which controls a significant share of the global ramen market, has officially confirmed plans to establish a branch in Moscow by the summer of 2026. Amid a global packaging shortage caused by rising raw material prices and logistical disruptions, the company views Russia as a strategic foothold. The manufacturer’s direct presence could lead to an expanded product lineup (including the entire Buldak spicy line from partner-competitor Samyang, which is often distributed through the same channels) and stabilize prices for Russian fans of “spicy” ramen. Will the company manage to officially register Nongshim Rus and announce the launch of its first direct shipments by the end of June?
ConditionsYes: if, by June 30, 2026, Nongshim officially registers a legal entity in the Russian Federation and announces the commencement of operations at its Moscow office.
No: if, by June 30, 2026, inclusive, no official confirmation of registration or the start of operations at the branch is received.
Event resultsView all
NastyAeolis
boughtNoon a 27 BPCX
MotileGiro
boughtNoon a 24 BPCX
InsaneHammock
boughtNoon a 17 BPCX
BlitheWits
boughtNoon a 8 BPCX
FirmGang
boughtNoon a 5 BPCX
joS_edge
boughtNoon a 1 BPCX