... Simple Diversification Investment funds allow you to invest in a portfolio of assets managed by professional managers. This is a convenient way to diversify investments and reduce risks without spending much time on independent analysis. Mutual Funds in Russia offer investments in stocks, bonds, or real estate, providing a wide selection of assets. ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) provide international access to a variety of assets, from stocks to bonds and real estate. Advantages: Diversification and risk reduction....

... industry landscape, creating new opportunities for exits and consolidating market players. Global Expansion of Venture Capital. The investment boom is covering new markets—from the Gulf States and Southeast Asia to Africa and Latin America—creating their own technological ecosystems. Local Focus (Russia and CIS). Despite constraints, new funds and successful cases are emerging in the region, drawing investor attention to the local market against global trends. The IPO Market is Reviving: An Open Window ...

... growing in new markets. In the Middle East, state-funded tech hubs are being created, and startups are attracting billions of dollars. In Southeast Asia and India, new unicorns are emerging, while Africa and Latin America are also attracting significant investments. Such geographical expansion of venture capital heightens competition for promising startups worldwide. Russia and the CIS: Local Focus Amid Global Trends In Russia and neighboring countries, steps are being taken to develop their own startup ecosystems with an eye on global trends. The state and businesses are launching new funds and support programs to stimulate technological projects in the region. At ...

... Population: For Iranian citizens working with Russian companies or collaborating with Russian investors, additional options for receiving payments in rubles will open up. In the future, this may also create opportunities for Iranian cards to be used in Russia, representing another step towards enhancing financial integration. Impact on the Investment Climate Financial integration between Russia and Iran, through the use of the Mir card, may positively influence the investment climate. Cooperation in this area is not only a new transaction tool but also a way to build trust between the countries,...

..., Russia and China are competitors, Malkov notes. However, Russian technology is "more than a generation ahead" of Chinese technology, he adds. A strategically important area of cooperation could involve direct electricity supplies from Russia to China. Currently, electricity is delivered via the high-voltage Amurskaya–Heihe line, which helps balance Northeast China's power grid. In 2023, exports totaled approximately 3.1 billion kWh. Increasing exports will require significant investments in additional generating capacity, the analyst warns. Potential Areas for Growth Tereshkin sees the supply of raw materials for petrochemical production as the most promising area of energy cooperation with China, as petrochemicals are ...