... neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems while keeping global trends in mind. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2025), a new venture fund from PSB Bank was announced in collaboration with partners—targeting a volume ... ... regimes. Local startups are eager to enter global value chains, leveraging their strengths in modern technological areas (AI, Big Data, etc.). Conclusion: Cautious Optimism and Quality Growth As of early August 2025, sentiments in the venture industry remain ...

... AI. As soon as the current market sentiment shifts to a more optimistic tone, institutional investors may begin to return to these stocks, seeking not to miss a new growth phase. For now, a cautious approach prevails. The market is closely monitoring economic data and reports: if inflation and rates decline and corporate results improve, a recovery of confidence is likely. Otherwise, the stocks of the “seven” may continue to stagnate or decline until their valuations become attractive enough even for the ...

... $7.35 billion — a record low for three years. Despite this, the aggregate volume increased due to several major transactions (the sale of "Yandex," "Polymetal," and other assets), while the rest of the market exhibited weakness. Data indicates a reduction in the number of deals and a contraction in activity: most market participants note the absence of new large-scale projects. This statistics reflect the challenging economic situation in the country and the heightened risks for investors. Reasons for Declining Deal Activity Experts associate the decline in M&A with a set of fundamental factors. Firstly, the tightening of regulatory barriers has significantly complicated ...

... of Energy to work on this issue and submit the necessary proposal," Novak told reporters in the sidelines of the Russian Economic Forum (quoted by RIA Novosti). He explained that the ministry should complete this task "in the near future." ... ... Therefore, the expert believes the authorities are sending a "supportive signal" to the market. However, accurate data on fuel production volumes is unavailable, as the government closed this data in May. Authorities justified this decision ...

... production facilities reduces costs and increases the reliability of the infrastructure. Using artificial intelligence and big data improves forecasting and risk management. Green technologies and emissions reduction: Carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects ... ... promising clean fuel. The impact of Gazprom's investments on Russia Gazprom's investments play a key role in strengthening Russia's economic and energy stability, as well as improving the quality of life of the population. These projects cover a wide range of ...