... hybrids in global passenger car sales was 18%, and in China, the leading country in the industry, it was 38%, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). At the same time, the abolition of subsidies for electric vehicle purchases in China and Europe ... ... alternatives to lithium-ion batteries—are contributing to the slowdown of the "lithium rush," in which Russia plays a relatively minor role. Currently, Russia does not mine lithium raw materials; the country imports raw materials for "first-stage ...

... gasoline, represent a vast market. For instance, they account for about 30% of the total trade turnover on the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX). We estimate the market’s annual volume at 6 trillion rubles, with about half traded ... ... companies attract funding today? We chose a pre-IPO model, raising funds from private investors through VTB Registrar. It’s a relatively new tool in Russia but has proven effective. This allows anyone to become a shareholder with minimal registration and ...

... attraction of investments in technological sectors to remain competitive. Political stability: Prolonged geopolitical conflicts and internal disagreements complicate efforts for reform. Social changes: There is a need to work on alleviating pessimism, improving ... ... industry, agriculture, and technology could become primary targets in a new wave of tariffs. Market reactions: Deteriorating relations between the US and EU could lead to volatility in global markets. Political tensions: Escalation of the conflict undermines ...

... Special attention was paid to how the brain reacted to its mistakes — after all, the ability to notice and correct errors is related to emotional self-regulation. It turned out that the brains of mothers with depression reacted differently to mistakes.... ... observing their parents. A girl who witnesses her mother’s depression and hears negative or hopeless remarks in the family internalizes these models. Growing up in such an atmosphere, she adopts a pessimistic view of the world and ineffective ways of ...

... various sectors—from gaming to manufacturing—confirming the broad revival of venture activity in numerous fields. Such deals not only expand the global "unicorn club" but also provide companies with the resources for accelerated growth in international markets. Regional Trends in Venture Investing The development of startups and venture investments varies significantly across regions. North America maintains its leadership in funding volumes, while Asia is experiencing a relative decline in activity. Europe is showing moderate results, and Latin America is demonstrating local growth thanks to specific markets. Here’s a brief overview: North America: Dominates the global venture capital market. In the U.S. and Canada,...