... intelligence sector. Overall, this positive dynamic indicates the return of private capital to the startup market and the beginning of a new cycle of venture growth. Venture deals are currently spanning all regions — from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The highest activity is observed in the USA (which accounts for a lion's share of global investments, a significant portion of which is in the AI sector) and the Middle East (where investment in startups ...

... to additional expenses of about €1.3 billion related to tariffs in the US. Despite this, most European indices remained in the green, as hopes for imminent easing from central banks and companies’ adaptation to new conditions support the market. Asia: Slowdown in China and Uncertainty Factors Asian markets displayed mixed dynamics towards the end of the week against a backdrop of local risks and global trends. Investors are concerned about signals of a slowdown in the Chinese economy: according ...

... for the business newspaper Vzglyad. The article examines who could replace Gazprom in gas transit through Ukraine after the contract ends in December 2024. Ukraine will not extend the agreement but is ready to accept and transport gas from Central Asia, such as from Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. However, transit through Ukraine could also be beneficial for Russia, as it helps fulfill contracts with European countries and address strategic objectives, such as gas supplies to Iran. Details are discussed ...

... 450 million cubic meters per day. However, total LNG supplies to the EU slightly decreased in early July compared to June (around 370 million cubic meters per day vs. 404 million cubic meters per day previously) as some shipments were redirected to Asia. Nonetheless, key importers – both major European countries and Turkey – continue to receive significant volumes of LNG from the US, Qatar, and other sources. Norway, remaining the largest supplier of pipeline gas to the EU, also maintains high ...

... striving not to fall behind in the global tech race. The first half of 2025 marked the strongest venture investment volume since 2021, instilling additional optimism in the market. Venture deals now encompass all regions—from Silicon Valley and Europe to Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Even local markets, such as those in the CIS countries, are trying to catch the wave of venture growth in spite of external constraints. Below are the key events and trends shaping the current agenda for ...