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Russia has found a way to maintain gas supplies to Europe bypassing sanctions.

... says Yushkov. “The decree effectively cancels Gazprombank’s monopoly on export payments. This sector is now deregulated, but the problem is that other Russian state banks remain under sanctions. Therefore, unfortunately, there could still be issues with making payments, as well as the risk of gas supplies to Europe being interrupted,” says Sergey Tereshkin, CEO of the OPEN OIL MARKET marketplace. Translated usin ChatGPT Sourse: vz.ru/economy/2024/12/9/1302044.html

Trifluoroacetic Acid Accumulating in Rain: Scientists Debate the Dangers

... one hand, the precautionary principle calls for restricting the emissions of any "forever" chemicals without waiting for a dangerous threshold; on the other hand, stringent measures against TFA could impact entire industries. Solving this issue will require a balanced approach and further scientific research. Outlook: A Look into the Future Trifluoroacetic acid is already referred to as "invisible acid rain": this chemical does not cause immediate harm to nature but gradually ...

Main Differences Between American and Russian IPOs

... changes to corporate structure or significant transactions require shareholder approval, enhancing the protection of their rights. Russian IPO: Corporate governance standards in Russia are less stringent, and companies may be more closed off in governance issues. The level of protection for minority shareholders may be lower than in the U.S., increasing risks for investors. Corporate governance and disclosure matters can be addressed at the company level rather than being strictly regulated by the state....

Challenges and Risks for Volkswagen: Strikes, Layoffs, and the Future of the Company

... Volkswagen's innovative potential, which is essential for competing with Tesla and new Asian electric vehicle manufacturers. Will Layoffs Contribute to Growth? Volkswagen indeed faces the necessity for change, but mass layoffs may be symptomatic of deeper issues. If the company focuses solely on cost-cutting and ignores the importance of long-term investments in personnel and production capabilities, it may lead to a slowdown in growth and even a loss of market positions. This situation involving strikes ...

China has found a replacement for Russian coal.

... Energy's forecast, by the end of 2024, China's wind and solar generation capacity will reach 1,200 gigawatts, exceeding the total capacity of coal plants. Experts also highlight logistical problems as a barrier for Russian coal exports. "The main issue here is the capacity shortage of the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Baikal-Amur Mainline, which can only be addressed through budget investments in the Eastern polygon infrastructure. However, this will take time," says Sergey Tereshkin. ...