... (Honda, Nissan) and technology giants (Sony) also disclosed their data prior to Friday. As a result, by the end of the week, relative calm reigns in Asian exchanges regarding new drivers: market players are reflecting on the information received. In China, the half-year reporting season is traditionally pushed closer to the end of August, so on August 8, there are pauses in publications with no major names. Against this backdrop, Asian indices primarily respond to external news: the situation surrounding ...

... third of all deals are related to artificial intelligence. However, such a strong concentration of capital in one sector carries risks – the market is closely watching whether the high expectations for these companies will be met. Asia: Decline in China and Selective Growth in Other Countries The Asian venture market in 2025 is experiencing a heterogeneous period. The total volume of investments in startups in the region over the half-year was about $26 billion, roughly 33% less than a year ago....

... is celebrated as Labor Day or Spring and Labor Day, sometimes with national features. Interestingly, in Kazakhstan, May 1st is now called the Day of Unity of the People of Kazakhstan—emphasizing interethnic harmony rather than labor solidarity. In China, May 1st (劳动节) is one of the main state holidays: it marks the beginning of the May holidays, with people resting for several days, and many traveling. China, as a country with long-standing communist traditions, celebrates this day on a large ...

... activities, Europol has reported a widespread application of cryptocurrencies in legal transactions, with criminal transactions constituting only 1.1% of the total. Recently, Jack Ma, the founder of Alibaba Group, stated that financial regulators in China and around the world should embrace cryptocurrencies, referring to the impending restrictions from the Basel Committee. He believes that the proposed regulatory standards do not serve the future of the global economy, labeling the committee as a ...

... pandemic but, on the contrary, emerged as one of the most resilient, as all trade shifted online. E-commerce is not the only factor driving demand. Recent supply chain disruptions and escalating tensions in the trade rivalry between the United States and China have led to the diversification of supply chains and an increased demand for industrial and warehouse space in strategic locations close to key consumer markets. In addition to investing directly in logistics properties, capital can also be allocated ...