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Members of the project "Approaches to an Alternative International Monetary System" held a seminar for students and faculty at the Brazilian university.

The “Global Business Monitor: Industry and Regional Trends” project has released its latest Pharmaceutical Companies Digest, covering major industry developments between July 1 and 25, 2025.

The Digest of Key Events in Global Software Industry (May 16 – June 30, 2025) has been published featuring: the growing competition between DeepSeek and Yandex; new cost-efficient language models; and significant investments by Salesforce and Oracle.

The Digest of Key Events in Global Platform Industry (May 15 – June 30, 2025) has been published, covering advancements in autonomous transportation systems; breakthroughs in AI functionality; Amazon's satellite deployment initiatives.

In early June, students of the International Relations and Global Studies (IRGS) programme reached a major milestone — the defence of their final qualification theses. For students, it is the emotionally charged culmination of years of hard work; for the programme, it is a key benchmark, reflecting the growth of a new generation of international affairs specialists. And for all of us — it’s a moment of genuine pride.

Head of the School of Asian Studies at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, HSE University, passed away at the age of 61.

A new academic initiative between the World Faculty at HSE University and the Federal University of Minas Gerais, supported by the International Relations and Global Studies programme (IR&GS), was launched with an online seminar focused on the BRICS currency architecture. This event marked an important step in building a strong academic partnership between the two institutions.

On May 22, 2025, the School of Regional Studies at the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, HSE University, hosted an honorary lecture by Mr. Daban Shadala, Deputy Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Regional Government — the official governing body of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The topic of the event was “Transformation of the Middle East Region: Key Trends and Prospects.”

On May 17, the eleventh Oriental Crazy Day, organised by the Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs, took place at the HSE Cultural Centre. Anyone interested in Asian Studies, culture and languages, as well as admission to HSE University could take part in the event. Students and teachers of the university prepared master classes, quizzes and contests, K-pop dancing and kabuki theatre, Asian songs and poetry for all the participants.

Monitor's management took part in the Project Session of VTB Bank and the HSE University to discuss the prospects of creating joint products