According to Fixygen, Strategy Inc., one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, purchased $2.54 billion worth of the cryptocurrency last week, according to documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks the company’s largest weekly Bitcoin purchase volume since November 2024.
According to the disclosed information, the purchase was financed using funds raised by Strategy through a $2.18 billion placement of preferred shares, as well as common shares.
Amid this news, the price of Bitcoin rose 0.6% on Monday, reaching $75,136. Over the past month, the cryptocurrency has risen 6% in value.
At the same time, Strategy’s own shares fell 3% in pre-market trading in the U.S.
Strategy Inc. is an American software development company, formerly known as MicroStrategy. In recent years, it has become one of the most prominent public corporate investors in Bitcoin, making the purchase of cryptocurrency a key element of its financial strategy. The company regularly raises capital through stock and debt offerings to further expand its cryptocurrency reserves.
On January 20, 2026, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) was officially opened at the National Convention Center in Hanoi. Held every five years, this is an important political event for the country, ushering in a new era of national development.
This congress brought together more than 1,500 delegates to discuss strategic issues for the country in the fields of politics, diplomacy, and economics.
The congress was attended by 111 ambassadors, chargés d’affaires of various countries, as well as heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations in Vietnam.
The opening session of the Congress was chaired by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on behalf of the Presidium. After that, Vietnamese President General Luong Quang delivered an opening speech to the Congress, in which he presented the main theses and tasks of the country’s development vision and emphasized the beginning of a new page in Vietnam’s domestic and foreign policy.
In his speech, the President stressed that Vietnam prioritizes economic development, building on the achievements of 40 years of reform and creating a solid foundation for the country’s further development in a new era, pursuing an independent, self-reliant, multilateral, and diversified foreign policy, harmoniously managing relations with partners, especially with major powers, neighboring countries, and important partners.
Therefore, one of the central topics discussed and decided at this congress was the focus on the goal of high economic growth over the next five years.
• The Vietnamese economy is currently in a boom phase with GDP growth rates of 7.09% in 2024 compared to the previous year and an estimated 8.02% in 2025.
• Vietnam aims to achieve annual economic growth of at least 10% over the next five years, while maintaining macroeconomic stability and controlling inflation.
• Unlike many countries, where strategic documents are often dependent on political cycles, Vietnam declares an approach focused on consistency, institutional continuity, and development in clearly defined stages.
Secretary General of the CPC Central Committee, Chairman of the Document Subcommittee Mr. To Lam presented the 13th Central Committee’s report on the documents of the 14th Party Congress.
In his speech, he reaffirmed the strategic vision, spirit of innovation, and need for decisive action for a new stage of national development. “The 14th National Party Congress marks an important event, opening a new chapter in the country’s development under new conditions, situations, and goals; it is a congress of strategic autonomy, independence, self-reliance, national pride, aspirations for progress, and unwavering faith in the path chosen by the Party, President Ho Chi Minh, and our people,” said the General Secretary.
To achieve the country’s development goals in the near term, emphasis is placed on key guiding principles that are considered a strategic “launch pad” for realizing the goal of transforming Vietnam into a developed country with a high income level by 2045, namely:
1. Strategic decisions on economic development and domestic policy, with an emphasis on technology, innovation, and digital transformation (Active introduction of digital technologies into all areas of life and governance, identifying them as a new driver of growth, linked to artificial intelligence (AI), digital government, and digital society).
The prioritization of science, technology, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence is in line with global trends.
At the same time, Vietnam declares its desire to combine technological modernization with the development of its own human resources and internal competencies. This approach is characteristic of countries seeking to transition from the role of production sites to participants in higher-level technological and innovation chains.
2. Institutional reforms and strengthening of public administration
Significant emphasis is placed on improving institutional architecture: optimising the administrative system, decentralisation and developing the legal environment.
In a comparative context, this brings Vietnam closer to development models where institutional capacity is seen as a key driver of sustainable growth, rather than just a supporting element of a market economy.
3. Energy transformation is seen not as an environmental policy, but as an economic prerequisite for maintaining export competitiveness.
The Joint Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) and aggressive development of renewable energy should ensure compliance with the decarbonization requirements of global supply chains.
4. Anti-corruption campaign (“Blazing Furnace”) and management balance
The anti-corruption campaign will be shifted from political mobilization to an institutional format.
The key challenge remains overcoming the so-called “fear of signing” — bureaucratic paralysis that slows down the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects. The focus is expected to be on the digitalization of control and a clearer division of responsibilities.
5. Comprehensively develop the cultural and social spheres, improve people’s living standards, and ensure social security.
6. Confirm the course of independence and multi-vector foreign policy.
The confirmation of a multi-vector foreign policy indicates Vietnam’s intention to maintain strategic autonomy in the face of growing global competition.
Vietnam’s declared strategic course combines:
• long-term state planning;
• ambitious economic growth targets;
• institutional and administrative reforms;
• selective technological modernization;
• the pursuit of foreign policy balance.
Taken together, this forms a pragmatic development model that differs from both liberalized market approaches and rigidly centralized economic systems, reflecting an attempt to adapt to conditions of global uncertainty.
Ukraine will officially lead the European Union’s strategy for the Danube region for 2022 on Wednesday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
“Today, Ukraine will officially lead the EU strategy for the Danube region for next year. In Bratislava, a ceremony will take place for the transfer of chairmanship from Slovakia to Ukraine, which will be represented by a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development, National Coordinator of the Danube Strategy Ihor Korkhov,” said Kuleba at an online briefing on Wednesday.
He stressed that Ukraine will become the first state, which, not being an EU member, will coordinate the activities of 14 countries of the Danube River Basin and the implementation of EU strategic initiatives in the region.
“Ukraine will take part in the formation of the EU regional policy at the level of the EU member states. Together with Ukraine’s chairmanship in the Danube Commission, this testifies to the establishment of our state as a European player in Central Europe,” the Foreign Minister said.
The minister added that an important and responsible mission of Ukraine will begin on Wednesday, October 27, and will last until the end of 2022. “The foreign policy strategy of Ukraine approves our state as an active participant in international politics. We no longer expect to be invited somewhere, we take the initiative, especially in our own region, where we are implementing an ambitious foreign policy and developing neighborhoods,” explained Kuleba.
The development of R&D and product portfolio will become one of the key aspects of the new development strategy of Farmak pharmaceutical company (Kyiv) until 2028.
The company told Interfax-Ukraine that along with these areas, Farmak will focus on launching the Biotech area, entering the U.S. market and strengthening its positions in the CIS countries.
“The new strategy is based on four key priorities for the development of the enterprise: take the position of an unattainable leader in Ukraine, consolidate and develop success in the CIS countries, become a successful player in the global market, strengthen the employer’s brand and be a company employing the best market specialists,” it said.
Farmak noted that in previous years, investments were made in production facilities.
“Now the company operates a new modern aseptic production, the equipment of six workshops has been updated, a new plant for the production of APIs has been opened in Shostka (Sumy region). The key aspects of the new strategy are the development of R&D and product portfolio, the launch of the Biotech direction, entry into the U.S. market and the strengthening of positions in the CIS countries,” the company said.
It is specified that Farmak will continue its strategy of reinvesting in development up to 90% of the received profit. The overall dynamics demonstrates the annual growth of the company’s financial indicators. Capital investments in 2020 amounted to UAH 1.3 billion, which is 78% more than in 2019. In the first half of 2021, sales revenue shows an increase of 28.3% compared to 2020, capital investments amounted to UAH 756 million, which is 12% more than in the first half of 2020.
In addition, the company stressed the importance of human resource development.
“The transformation of the company into an international one requires the involvement of specialists with unique knowledge, so it is necessary that all employees have a high level of English proficiency. Now it is planned to create international teams and exchange of personnel between the parent company and subsidiaries. This will help synchronize and strengthen the teams, provide new knowledge and will open up new horizons for the implementation of the set goals,” Farmak said.
As specified, in the course of implementing the strategy, Farmak plans to increase the global export of target products.
“Since the beginning of the year, the company has extended its presence in Latin America, opened an office in the UAE and a representative office in Vietnam. In the future, an even larger-scale entry into international markets is planned. One of the most important steps is entering the U.S. market, as well as the localization of business in Uzbekistan, which occupies 50% of the structure of shipments to the CIS countries,” Farmak added.
In addition, it is planned to improve the portfolio through a focus on new drugs.
“Farmak sees the future in the development of modern, high-tech drugs. In 2023, it is planned to open a new R&D center, which will significantly expand the scientific base, will allow developing drugs that are in demand all over the world, for example, developing an oncological portfolio. Special attention will be paid to for the launch of the Biotech direction. In matters of biotechnological medicines Farmak closely cooperates with consultants from Germany, Spain and the United States,” the company stressed.
In addition, the company noted the role of total digitalization of production processes. In particular, in the coming years, a complete transition to electronic quality certificates, electronic research protocols, electronic dossiers, and e-serialization of products is planned.
As reported, in September 2021, Farmak presented the new development strategy “Farmak 2.0: from local to global success.” A detailed plan has been developed until 2028, the main goal of which is transformation from a local leader into an international company.
Farmak is the leader of the Ukrainian pharmaceutical market. The product portfolio includes more than 220 complex component modern medicines. Among the main directions are endocrinological, gastroenterological, cardiological, neurological, anti-cold and other drugs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, by his decree, put into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council of July 30, 2021 On the Strategy of Ukraine’s Foreign Policy.
The corresponding decree No. 448/2021, together with the decision of the NSDC and the text of the Strategy, was published on the website of the head of state on Thursday, August 26 and comes into force from the day of its publication.
According to the decree, the secretary of the Council Oleksiy Danilov is responsible for the implementation of the NSDC decision.
The strategy contains the main priorities and strategic goals of Ukraine’s foreign policy: the state’s course towards membership in the EU and NATO, restoration of territorial integrity and countering Russian aggression, promotion of Ukrainian exports and attraction of investments, cooperation with other states and international organizations, etc.
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On Tuesday, August 3, at 10.00, the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency will host a press conference entitled “Importance of city’s long-term strategy in urbanization era: Odesa example.” Participants include futurologist, founder of the Center for Economic Recovery Andriy Dlihach, Odesa entrepreneur, founder of Odesa Business Club Dmytro Kavzachynsky, Head of the Association of Sustainable Development Leaders Olena Zubareva (8/5a Reitarska Street). The broadcast will be available on the YouTube channel of Interfax-Ukraine. Due to quarantine restrictions, the number of seats in the press center is limited. Admission of journalists requires registration on the spot.
