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

• [New] Developing economies in the Asia Pacific and Africa are investing in digital infrastructure and cybersecurity frameworks, opening up new growth opportunities for forensic tool providers, consultants, and cloud-security enablers. Precedence Research
• [New] STC has achieved a significant milestone by aligning its growth with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, investing heavily in advanced digital infrastructure. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Focus on Trade in Services and Digital Economy: South Asia has a huge untapped potential in sectors like tourism, fintech, digital health, and education. IASbaba
• [New] The next five years will be transformative for crypto - not just in how people invest, but in how blockchain technology integrates into everyday life, traditional finance, and digital infrastructure. Get The Real Time Trading Strategies - TradeWiz Marketp
• [New] An investment of £1bn (US$1.35bn) will focus on eight sectors where the UK holds competitive advantages, such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital technologies and life sciences. Bizclik Media Ltd
• [New] Countries like Vietnam recognise that remote work can leverage their growing tourism sectors to develop digital nomad ecosystems, creating economic pathways that simultaneously attract foreign investment and generate new opportunities for local businesses. Tech For Good Institute
• [New] Ethiopia, now a BRICS member, is expected to benefit from private investment from the UAE, including the development of a digital platform to connect companies with new partners in Ethiopia and, eventually, across Africa. OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ( ORF )
• [New] Without the right compute capacity, supporting energy infrastructure and reliable connectivity networks, we simply cannot meet the projected digital demands of UK-based businesses - let alone attract additional foreign investment. ScotlandIS
• North East Scotland's zone will support green industries and digital technology, contributing to the shift from oil and gas, with £1.7 billion in investment and up to 18,000 jobs anticipated. Chris Kane MP
• Gold prices are expected to surge significantly due to central bank accumulation and economic instability, while the U.S. dollar faces challenges from rising digital currencies and shifting global trade dynamics. Dollar Collapse
• Between $103 and $120 billion in cumulative capital additions will be needed in the distribution system to support moderate to high electrification scenarios, including significant capital investments in substations, transformers, and digital grid management tools. Ontario.ca
• An important increase in investment in digital transformation, technology adoption and AI is positive and will be necessary to achieve ambitions for the NHS App being the digital front door and to develop and deliver a single patient record. NHS Confederation
• With the potential for increased regulatory clarity and institutional investment on the horizon, the next few years could see a transformative shift in how digital assets are perceived and integrated into the broader financial ecosystem. County Local News
• Investments of £1 billion in a digital targeting web will enable ground troops to access data from spy planes and satellites by 2027. ADS Group
• The integration of digital assets into the regulatory framework expands the investment universe available for Nigerians and creates new opportunities for product development. Punch Newspapers
• For India to achieve the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, a higher growth trajectory is essential, driven by investments in infrastructure, manufacturing, and digital transformation, alongside structural reforms to promote inclusive and sustainable growth. Raman Academy
• With the advanced digital ecosystem, North American businesses have increased their investments in the last few years in sophisticated content detection tools to manage misinformation and reduce the risk of security threats. Precedence Research
• At a time when the global trade pattern is constantly evolving and the digital economy is surging, the cross-border e-commerce industry is standing at a new historical starting point and facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. Panex WD International - -
• The Mercosur-Singapore Free Trade Agreement will be the catalyst for broader economic partnership, including in the digital economy and sustainable development. The Straits Times
• The financial impact is particularly noteworthy - Manulife expects its digital investments to generate a threefold ROI over five years through 2027, with $600 million of benefits realized in 2024 alone from their digital customer leadership initiatives. StockTitan
• APEC's ongoing initiatives in digital trade, fisheries, and sustainable economic growth could reshape the trading environment for U.S. exporters. Global Trade Magazine

Last updated: 03 July 2025