Our Scans · (FS.8.02) Future Of Trades · Weekly Summary

• [New] The UK Government's Invest 2035 industrial strategy emphasises the importance of digital and technological sectors, aiming to foster an environment conducive to innovation and investment. Elizabeth Michael
• [New] The U.S. Senate is considering a legislative draft that could establish a joint committee between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to coordinate oversight of the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency and digital asset markets. Ainvest
• [New] As 2025 unfolds, companies that invest in advanced aerospace engineering and embrace technologies like digital twins, hybrid-electric propulsion, and design automation will lead the next chapter of aircraft innovation 2025. TAAL Tech
• [New] Over the next 2-4 years, competitive dynamics are expected to intensify and realign as players adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks and invest in digital health technologies. Yahoo Finance
• [New] With AI projected to influence 95% of customer interactions by 2025, businesses that invest in answer engine optimization today will be best positioned to capture attention, drive engagement, and build lasting authority in a competitive digital environment. / Malaysia Cleverus
• [New] As governments in Asia, Latin America, and Africa invest in digital infrastructure, the demand for wireless networks in remote healthcare, agriculture, education, and smart utilities is expected to surge. openpr
• [New] The Federal Government will co-invest with the private sector to roll out 7,000 telecommunications towers in 2026 as part of efforts to improve network coverage and digital connectivity across Nigeria. MSME Africa
• [New] Hong Kong says it wants to become a major digital asset trading center, but time will tell whether it fulfils that ambition. Passle
• [New] Ant Digital Technologies plans to invest up to HKD100 million over the next three years to support the Joint Lab's research work and project incubation. FinExtra
• According to Invest India, digital shopping by mass consumers is likely to add ~45% to the gross merchandise value of e-commerce by 2030. Economic Times
• A joint venture between Digital Edge and Thai energy producer B. Grimm Power plans to invest approximately $1 billion to develop next-generation hyperscale data center campuses across Thailand. DataCenterKnowledge
• As Asia Pacific continues to invest in digital infrastructure, drone corridors, and startup ecosystems, it is projected to grow at the highest CAGR through 2034. Emergen Research
• To unlock blockchain's potential, India must build digital infrastructure, invest in training, and create supportive policies. Trendvisionz
• A recent UNCTAD report warns that digital dependence risks replicating structural inequalities unless low- and middle-income countries invest in local capacity. Eurasia Review
• Hyperscale cloud providers are expected to invest $342 billion in 2025 - a 44% increase from 2024 - to support AI workloads, digital services, and connected devices (Blackstone). BifrostConnect
• Among the latest announcements, CVS's commitment to invest US$ 20 billion in technology over the next decade stands out, given how digital health platforms and data integration could accelerate progress on margin recovery and strengthen its customer engagement initiatives. Simply Wall St
• As technology continues to advance, NFT gaming in 2025 will go beyond simple collectibles and speculative trading, evolving into a fully immersive and dynamic digital economy. IndiBlogHub
• Spending on digital transformation is projected to reach $2.8 trillion by 2025, but businesses that invest without a clear plan risk wasting time and resources. Sellick Partnership
• Both the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes will invest €1 billion per year in AI. Shaping Europe's digital future
• IDC adds that by late 2025, 35% of organizations will utilize AI-driven digital workers and invest in training programs to enhance employee skills and collaboration. Forbes
• Over the course of the next ten years, the US government will invest USD 65 billion to upgrade the digital infrastructure. Diginatives
• An investment platform plans to use blockchain technology to allow users to invest in digital shares of SpaceX. Yahoo News

Last updated: 18 September 2025