On Thursday, July 31, 2025, we witness the return of IPOs to the venture capital market, marking a new phase for the startup scene. In ... ... continental startup ecosystems. Meanwhile, dynamics in Asia are uneven: startup funding in China has dropped to multi-year lows, while India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East... ... late-stage rounds and IPOs, reflecting the dynamics of their rapidly growing digital economies. Just in the last few weeks, several Indian startups have closed funding rounds...

We discuss the implications of the 18th EU sanctions package for Russia. We analyze potential consequences for the economy, energy sector, and international ... ... Ekaterina Kosareva, managing partner at VMT Consulting, reminded that Russia currently exports about 4 million barrels per day, with China and India nearly dividing these volumes evenly. "I wouldn't rule out that Delhi might react sooner or later. Even ...

... could, in effect, stop Gazprom's fuel supplies to the EU both through Ukraine and the "Turkish Stream." What kind of scheme is Russia offering? President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the decree on gas payments in rubles from March ... ... in Russia as it will already be overseas. This could be more convenient, especially considering the deteriorating trade with China and other countries. Chinese companies are sometimes reluctant to receive payments from Russia, but they would be receiving ...