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WHAT'S NEW?: Moves away from traditional, hierarchical, full-time structures towards a gig and shared economy continue apace. New models of virtual working and work anywhere, anytime for anybody are likely to grow dramatically in the coming years.

• [New] A new imaging technique developed by MIT researchers could enable quality-control robots in a warehouse to peer through a cardboard shipping box and see that the handle of a mug buried under packing peanuts is broken. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] Organizers want transformative solutions that optimize production, expand access to essential goods, and unlock Africa's export potential - especially in housing, food, and healthcare. iAfrica.com
• [New] 'No confidence' Three years ago, Thailand unveiled an ambitious plan to transform its car industry, long dominated by Japanese majors like Toyota and Honda, to ensure at least 30% of its total auto production was EVs by 2030. Reuters
• [New] Thailand's ambitious plan to transform its auto industry by ensuring at least 30% of total production is electric vehicles by 2030 is threatened by the struggles of firms like Neta, prompting policymakers to reconsider the effectiveness of their incentive schemes. Reuters
• [New] Over the past year, BDC has increased employment by over 24% year-on-year, with 85% of new hires hired in local markets, generating localized job opportunities and contributing to talent development for the data center sector. https://vir.com.vn/
• [New] FSMOne Malaysia expects global financial markets to remain volatile in 2025 but sees selective opportunities in Global Technology, Japan, Singapore and, cautiously, Malaysia. Nabalu News
• [New] The Deployment Of Driverless Taxis Could Significantly Reduce Traffic And Improve Air Quality. archyde
• [New] Utility street works cost the UK economy at least £4 B per year and can cause disruption to businesses and residents. SlideShare
• [New] We expect pension investors' appetite for emerging markets equities and government bonds, as well as US high yield bonds, to be influenced by a balance of return potential, risk considerations and diversification objectives in 2025. AXA IM UK
• [New] Mexico is expected to remain a major grain importer as domestic production remains insufficient to meet growing food and feed needs. Scribd
• [New] Stronger local white corn prices and rising demand for rice and sorghum are expected to drive increased production in marketing year 2025/2026. Scribd
• [New] Despite increased domestic production, Mexico will remain a major grain importer, with imports of wheat, rice, and sorghum projected to rise. Scribd
• [New] Document Informationclick to expand document informationThe Grain and Feed Update for Mexico forecasts a 7% increase in corn production for marketing year 2025/2026, driven by stronger local prices and rising demand, while wheat production is expected to decline by 36% due to drought. Scribd
• [New] Global bond markets remain volatile, with rising yields early in 2025 providing selective opportunities, but recent declines warrant a more cautious approach to duration and credit risk. Seeking Alpha
• [New] U.S. final assembly vehicles are expected to make up 54.8% of sales in June, up 1.4 percentage points from a year ago. CBT News
• [New] New-vehicle retail sales for the first half of 2025 are projected to reach 6,674,800 units, an increase of 7.5% from a year ago. CBT News
• [New] Russia will likely leverage North Korean workers to drastically increase its drone production numbers, and North Korean workers will have the opportunity to learn and export valuable drone development, manufacture, and operation lessons. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Companies must now embed sustainability into their core strategy, ensure robust internal controls, and disclose ESG risks transparently, making ESG compliance not just a legal necessity, but a strategic imperative in India's evolving corporate governance regime. Lawvs - Legal Law Jobs portal in Delhi
• [New] Russia's ongoing efforts to expand drone production are having a more immediate impact on the frontline in Ukraine, although Russia will continue to benefit from enhanced drone production capabilities during any future conflict. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Trump was referring to Canada's digital services tax, which was enacted last year and forecast to bring in Can $5.9 billion (U.S. $4.2 billion) over five years. hurriyetdailynews.com
• [New] The world of defence technology is undergoing rapid evolution, with high-speed aerial threat interception becoming a focal point of advanced military strategies. leander frigate Ship
• [New] The automotive industry in China will still maintain a stable and positive development trend in 2025 with sales of domestic automobiles expected to be approximately 32.9 million vehicles (including exports). ETAuto
• [New] Chinese companies will redirect their exports to other markets to partially offset the drop in sales to the US (a 20% decrease in 2025 would represent USD 100 billion in Chinese goods, or 0.4% of total global exports). economic-research.bnpparibas.com

Last updated: 07 July 2025