... would create a dominant platform in the region. The mere fact of returning to dialogue between Grab and GoTo reflects the desire of players to optimize costs and strengthen positions through collaboration. In the U.S. and Europe, tech giants have also accelerated their acquisition of promising projects. Google recently completed a record acquisition of cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion—this is the largest tech deal of the year, significantly boosting Google's position in the cloud services ...

... in the Fuel and Energy Sector as of August 12, 2025: Sanction Standoff Between the US and India, Additional Oil Discount for New Delhi, Stabilization of Brent Prices Around $67, Continued Fuel Export Ban in Russia, Increase in Gas Stocks in Europe, Acceleration of Investments in Renewable Energy Sources. The latest developments in the fuel and energy sector as of August 12, 2025, again attract the keen attention of investors and the market. The sanctions standoff between Washington and New Delhi ...

... significantly more expensive than diesel. Since the beginning of the year, prices for mass-market gasoline types have risen by approximately 2.7–2.9 rubles per liter, while diesel increased by around 1.5 rubles in the same period. These figures reflect the accelerated growth of gasoline prices compared to other types of motor fuel. Price Increase Compared to Inflation The rate of fuel price increases has already surpassed overall inflation. According to estimates from Rosstat, from January to the end of ...

..., some nations are temporarily increasing coal burn to avoid purchasing expensive gas. As a result, global coal consumption remains at a plateau. In 2026, IEA analysts expect the beginning of a gradual decline in global coal demand – contingent on accelerating the energy transition and shifting China's economy towards gas and RES. For now, however, the coal sector is delivering nearly record levels of electricity production worldwide, remaining an essential component of energy supplies. Oil Products ...

... several Indian startups have closed funding rounds garnering tens and hundreds of millions of dollars, while a range of successful companies announced intentions to go public. Africa is also witnessing an unprecedented influx of venture investments, accelerating the development of local startup ecosystems. From Nigerian fintech projects to Kenyan agritech startups—more teams on the continent are attracting international capital for their growth. Latin America is not lagging behind either: in countries ...