... export-oriented hi-tech companies. The UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) attracts startups with the absence of profit tax and the establishment of free economic zones for IT businesses (100% foreign ownership, simplified licensing). China provides tax holidays and subsidies for high-tech startups in technology clusters (Shenzhen, Hangzhou), although the overall legal environment in China is complicated by government control and localization requirements. In addition to taxes, legal protection for innovations is ...

... company’s results reflect the state of the market for equipment used in chip production. ASM will publish its report on July 22 in the evening. In the first half of 2025, demand for semiconductor equipment was volatile, but macroeconomic factors (government subsidies for chips in the US and Europe) support clients like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung. If ASM reports an increase in new orders, this will confirm the positive trend previously noted by competitors (for example, ASML recorded order volumes above expectations ...

... Sparklight brand). Its results are likely to remain subdued: revenue around $380 million, slightly below last year (a drop of ~4% year-on-year due to the ongoing loss of cable TV subscribers, declines in advertising revenues, and cancellation of government subsidies). At the same time, the broadband internet segment shows growth due to increased pricing and customers moving to higher speeds, compensating for some losses. Cable One's profit is estimated at about $8-9 per share for the quarter—significantly ...