... acquire an innovative project rather than develop similar technologies from scratch. Overall, the surge in acquisition activity indicates market maturation: established startups are merging or becoming attractive to major players, while venture investors ... ... neighboring countries to develop their own startup ecosystems in line with global trends. At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), a new venture fund was announced with the participation of the state bank PSB, targeting a volume ...

... billion for the development of next-generation humanoid robots. The rapid progress in these fields, backed by financial support, indicates that "deep" technologies are becoming one of the priorities for investors alongside consumer services. Digital ... ... new conditions: the most viable teams continue to receive funding, and new deals are being made even at the seed stage. If the economic situation remains stable, venture investments in the region have a chance to continue their forward growth and integrate ...

... remains an essential part of the global energy balance. Coal consumption is particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region, where economic growth and electricity needs support the intensive use of this fuel. China, the world's largest consumer and producer ... ... repairs are completed and seasonal demand subsides. Nevertheless, even now, the wholesale fuel market has stopped rising rapidly, indicating the effectiveness of the measures taken. Industry participants expect that by autumn the situation will stabilize fully,...

... China and India now collectively purchase about 80% of the Russian oil export volume (compared to less than 50% in 2022). This indicates a reorientation of flows and the formation of a new sustainable geography of sales, in which friendly countries from ... ... the CPC allowed Astana to export oil without interruption while issues were resolved on the other route. Experts note that, economically, transportation through Russia is often more advantageous and faster, and exceptional circumstances have only underscored ...

... American company Palo Alto Networks is planning to acquire the Israeli firm CyberArk for around $25 billion. Such mega deals indicate that even established players are willing to invest enormous resources to strengthen their positions. Overall, current ... ... with their capital again. However, caution persists: preference is given to startups with sustainable business models, solid economics, and a clear path to profitability. The substantial influx of funds into the AI, fintech, and cybersecurity sectors ...