... intellectual property rights, flexibility in labor legislation, and the availability of special incentives for the tech sector. Countries competing for talent and capital offer various incentives: Singapore is known for its low taxes and pro-business policies. For new startups, it has a Startup Tax Exemption program that provides full tax relief on the first approximately SGD 100,000 of profit for three years. This significantly reduces the financial burden in the early stages and attracts founders ...

How is Lenta changing the retail market in Russia? One of the largest retailers in the country is actively investing in expanding its store network, developing logistics and introducing digital technologies. How does this affect the Russian economy, what prospects await investors, and what risks should be taken into account? Read our detailed analytical material about the company's development strategy and its impact on domestic retail. Where does Lenta invest? Sector: Trade Investments for 2023:...

... experience a decline in revenue. According to CSIS estimates, after the first rounds of restrictions, equipment and chip manufacturers in the U.S. and allied countries suffered significant income losses due to reduced Chinese orders. Analysts note that such policies may force China to further develop its domestic production capabilities (for example, through the "Made in China 2025" program), which in the long run creates even greater competition and inevitably impacts the profits of foreign companies....

Column by Sergey Tereshkin for the publication Oil and Capital. Recently, an article was published on sergeytereshkin.ru discussing the rapid growth of revenues from MET (Mineral Extraction Tax) in Russia during the first half of 2024, which increased 2.5 times. The article examines the reasons behind this growth, its impact on the national economy, and potential prospects for businesses and investors. Discover how this shift in tax policy could affect the fuel sector and what opportunities it presents...

The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is a leading Russian aircraft manufacturing holding company, which increased investments to RUB 87.8 billion in 2023, which is RUB 21.7 billion more than in 2022. The main investment areas include the development of new aircraft models, the modernization of existing ones, the development of production infrastructure, the expansion of services and international cooperation. UAC's activities contribute to the development of high-tech industries, the creation of...