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• [New] The UK government believes its legislative amendments will encourage innovation and enhance public trust without jeopardising the UK's vital data adequacy status with the European Union. Freevacy
• [New] The UK government plans to change procurement rules so that businesses working on major public infrastructure projects help create local jobs and provide skills training. Courts Accountancy Services
• [New] The US central bank could start easing monetary policy as soon as next month, signaling flexibility amid global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical risks. FXStreet
• [New] In 2025, AI systems will be used to keep clinical coders up to date with real-time updates on policy changes, new code sets, and payer-specific requirements. Inoru
• [New] The European Union enforces the most stringent regime, mandating minimum recycled content in new batteries (6% lithium, 16% cobalt, 6% nickel, 85% lead by 2031) and collection targets (63% for portable batteries by 2027) under its new Battery Regulation. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• [New] AI systems can flag potential risks or violations, helping businesses comply with US legislation such as the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, Dodd-Frank conflict minerals regulations, and federal human trafficking laws. Cflow
• [New] The Albanese government has called for de-escalation, dialog and diplomacy as fears of all out war between the United States and Iran take hold. SBS News
• [New] The National Security Agency and the federal government have recently urged technology developers to eliminate memory-safety vulnerabilities from their products. MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• [New] The New Zealand government will send a C-130J Hercules aircraft to the Middle East on Monday in the hope it can repatriate citizens in Israel and Iran. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] The Australian government has released a statement calling for de-escalation in the Middle East and acknowledging the risk posed by Iran's nuclear program, in which it did not endorse the United States's strikes. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] US Policy and Internal Political Divisions The decision for the US to intervene has exposed and exacerbated deep fissures within the American political landscape, creating a volatile and unpredictable policy environment. Austin Nellessen
• [New] 13:07 EMEA European steelmaker halts hydrogen plant plans A major European steelmaker has withdrawn from two decarbonization projects in Germany due to high energy costs and policy uncertainty. NenPower
• [New] New military spending - Sorting out the economic implications The federal government this week said it will significantly boost military spending to meet NATO's 2% of GDP target by early next year, much sooner than planned. ATB Financial
• [New] Manufacturing and exports are expected to face pressure from US tariff policies, including reciprocal tariffs or product-specific tariffs, particularly in the automotive sector. Krungsri2020
• [New] The intensifying conflict in the Middle East has driven energy prices higher, which could put upward pressure on inflation and complicate future monetary policy decisions. Krungsri2020
• [New] US Warns UK Over Chinese Turbine Factory - The US raised national security concerns with the UK government over plans by Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Mingyang to build a factory in Scotland to supply North Sea offshore wind projects. Geoharvey
• [New] Singapore's unique combination of regulatory innovation, government investment, strategic location, and industry collaboration creates unprecedented opportunities for long-term growth and global leadership. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• [New] Singapore stands at the forefront of global financial transformation, thanks to government support, regulatory innovation, and industry leadership, which create unique opportunities for growth and innovation. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• [New] Air pollution could still be linked to around 30,000 deaths in 2025, compared to government estimates of between 29,000 and 43,000 equivalent deaths in the UK in 2019. University of Leeds
• [New] With US protectionism likely to persist, Japan and Europe share the challenge of planning economic strategies less dependent on the US Deeper TPP-EU cooperation could enhance leverage in dealing with US tariff policies. The Asan Forum
• [New] Canada's port authorities are arm's length of government, and so they work hand in glove with government in terms of the types of projects that are going to benefit Canada from an economic perspective. SenCanada
• [New] Canada's port authorities welcome the federal government's steps to streamline project approval for national interest projects, which we see as just one piece of what the federal government is signalling will be a broader reform agenda. SenCanada

Last updated: 25 June 2025