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Global M&A Hits $4.8 Trillion in 2025, Second-Highest Ever
Mega deals propelled global mergers and acquisitions to $4.8 trillion, the second-best year on record. Cross-border M&A rebounded sharply with deal value up 46% to $1.24 trillion, strongest since 2021. This surge reflects renewed investor confidence despite geopolitical headwinds.
China Tops WIPO Global Innovation Index Top 10 for First Time
China entered the top 10 of the WIPO Global Innovation Index in 2025, hosting 24 of the world's top 100 innovation clusters for three years running. This milestone underscores its R&D advancements to global forefront.
Key breakthroughs include AI model DeepSeek and humanoid robots debuting.
Crypto M&A Reaches Record $8.6 Billion in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions in the crypto sector hit a record $8.6 billion this year, per Financial Times data. The surge indicates maturing industry consolidation amid market growth.
Investors poured into blockchain and digital asset firms.
Social Commerce Partners Closes $100M SPAC IPO
Social Commerce Partners Corporation, a blank-check SPAC targeting social commerce firms, closed its $100 million initial public offering on Dec 24. It sold 10 million units at $10 each, planning a business combination in direct selling.
BTIG served as sole book-running manager.
China Contributes 30% to Global Economic Growth
China sustained stable growth, contributing about 30% to global expansion despite protectionism and unilateralism challenges. It acted as a key driver and stabilizer for the world economy.
Proportional countermeasures followed US tariff moves.
Hainan Free Trade Port Launches Island-Wide Customs
On December 18, Hainan Free Trade Port started island-wide special customs operations to boost trade. This facilitates easier opening up in China's new era.
It marks a major step in trade liberalization.
Gold Prices Hit Historic Highs on Central Bank Demand
International gold prices reached record highs driven by strong central bank and investor demand. Silver prices rose about twice as fast due to supply-demand gaps.
Precious metals outperformed amid economic uncertainty.
Tech Giants Escalate AI Computing Power Investments
International tech giants ramped up computing infrastructure investments amid fierce AI competition. Policies and breakthroughs fueled this global race.
Massive capital poured into data centers and chips.
India Assumes BRICS+ Presidency for 2026
India took over BRICS+ presidency for 2026 via rotational consensus from Brazil in December. This positions India to forge multipolar world collaboration for Global South.
Focus on advancing economic ties among members.
US 43-Day Government Shutdown Disrupts Economic Data
A record 43-day US federal shutdown halted key economic data publication, impacting Fed decisions. National debt poses ongoing challenges to prospects.
Businesses faced uncertainty in policy and stats.
Defense Market Sees Intense Global Competition in 2025
The Business Research Company forecasts defense market growth shaped by key players' strategies. Report covers trends and forecasts to 2034 amid geopolitical tensions.
European and US firms vie for contracts.