... household goods, clothing. This allows the company to maintain competitive prices and increase margins. Key investment areas Expansion of the store network In 2023, Lenta opened 50 new stores, including convenience stores and hypermarkets in regions with a high population density. It is planned to increase its presence in small towns, where competition is lower and demand is steadily growing. Modernization of existing facilities Introduction of modern technologies in old hypermarkets: Energy saving systems (LED lighting, energy-saving refrigerators). Electronic price tags to speed up price changes and save paper. Repair and update of interiors to improve customer comfort. Development of online trade ...

... salt mixed—with temperatures reaching several hundreds of degrees. The heated molten salt is sent to a heat exchanger, where it transfers the accumulated heat to water. Water is converted into superheated steam, which drives a steam turbine under high pressure to generate electricity. Excess heat is stored in insulated tanks with molten salt, allowing continuous electricity generation in the absence of sunlight (at night or during cloudy weather). Thus, the concentrated solar technology with thermal storage smooths out the variability inherent in renewable energy generation and makes solar energy more reliable compared to traditional sources. Innovative Mirror System and Dual Towers One of the main innovations of the Chinese ...

... approach. A number of analysts are making bold predictions for further growth of leading crypto assets — even to levels around $200,000 for BTC and $5,000–7,000 for ETH in the long term — citing limited Bitcoin supply, expanding use of blockchain technology across various sectors, and the emergence of clearer regulatory frameworks. At the same time, significant risks persist. The cryptocurrency market still exhibits high volatility: sharp price pullbacks often follow periods of frenzied growth. The regulatory environment, although improving in key countries, is far from uniform—several nations maintain strict restrictions or discuss new prohibitions, which could ...

... launching new funds and programs; governments in various countries are increasing support for innovation to keep pace in the global technology race. Preliminary data indicates that the first half of 2025 was the most successful in venture funding since 2021.... ... encompassing all regions, from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. There is particularly high activity in the U.S. (which accounts for the lion’s share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in 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 reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Gazprom invests ... ... a significant share of its profits in the form of dividends. For example, in 2022, Gazprom paid out record dividends due to high revenues from gas exports. Dividend policy goals: Gazprom aims to provide payments in the amount of 50% of its net profit ...