... companies have successfully gone public there. For instance, the Chinese battery manufacturer CATL raised about $5.2 billion, while pharmaceutical giant Hengrui and food conglomerate Haitian each raised about $1.3 billion. These high-profile debuts indicate that regional investors are once again ready to actively invest in public offerings. The listing queue in Hong Kong includes other heavyweights as well— for example, chip developer Montage Technology plans to raise up to $1 billion, signaling ...

On July 28, 2025, in energy sector news: the price of Brent oil remains stable at around $70 per barrel, indicating a soft demand and supply balance in the oil market. Furthermore, Europe is reporting record gas reserves, raising questions about the maneuverability of European energy policy. A significant development includes new restrictions on gasoline ...

... and corporations have resumed large-scale venture investments, launching new funds and programs, while governments across different countries are enhancing support for innovations, aiming to keep pace in the global technology race. Preliminary data indicates that the first half of 2025 has produced the strongest venture capital funding since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume for the half-year has surged approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to last year, largely driven by mega-deals ...

... corporations have resumed bold venture investments, launching new funds and initiatives, while governments across various countries are increasing support for innovation, striving not to fall behind in the global technological race. Preliminary data indicates that global venture funding reached its highest level since early 2022 in the first half of 2025. In the second quarter of 2025, worldwide investments in startups totaled around $90–91 billion, representing an increase of approximately 10–12% ...

... since 2021. In North America alone, investment volume for the first half of the year grew by approximately 87% (to ~$116 billion) compared to last year, largely due to massive deals in the field of artificial intelligence. Overall, this positive trend indicates a return of private capital to the startup market and the beginning of a new wave of venture growth. Venture deals now span all regions of the world—from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Notably ...