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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] Poor diet quality is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease, and many American adults have poor diet quality and do not meet key dietary recommendations provided by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. ScienceDaily
  • [New] ADB will build on its strong foundations as one of Georgia's largest development partners by providing integrated support for complex infrastructure alongside transformative policy reforms, and enabling private sector development. Asian Development Bank
  • [New] Wall envisions the SSA service as a key driver in enhancing Earth-based life and operations through the strategic application of space data, reflecting its potential to revolutionize multiple industries. Space Daily
  • [New] The British meat processing industry is a strategically important cornerstone of the UK food supply chain and we can see an opportunity to strengthen it by offering career opportunities to both British and overseas workers, all of whom are equally vital. Approach Personnel
  • [New] We expect oil markets to remain tight in the short term, while geopolitical risks are also likely to create some bouts of volatility. The Telegraph
  • [New] Interest in complex generics is burgeoning and has the potential to enhance long-term growth for pharmaceutical manufacturers in India. ISPE | International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
  • [New] The European Commission has received notifications from Booking, ByteDance and X, about their services potentially meeting the Digital Markets Act thresholds, which could make them subject to the new EU rules on gatekeeper platforms. Digital Markets Act (DMA)
  • [New] With increasing adoption of smart sensors across diverse end-use verticals such as consumer electronics, automotive, security & defence, and healthcare, overall smart sensor sales are expected to grow at a rapid CAGR of 19.2% between 2022 and 2032, totaling more than US$ 88 billion by 2032. FMIBlog
  • [New] End of 2030: The uptake of cryptocurrencies continues to surge, as crypto regulations around the globe give investors a framework to operate in and merchants are accepting cryptocurrencies as payment for goods and services. cryptonews
  • [New] ADB's country partnership strategy, 2021-2025, for Pakistan focuses on three priorities-improving economic management, building resilience, and boosting competitiveness and private sector development. ReliefWeb
  • [New] On average, companies that aggressively digitize their supply chains can expect to boost annual growth of earnings before interest and taxes by 3.2% - the largest increase from digitizing any business area - and annual revenue growth by 2.3%. Cash Flow Inventory
  • [New] Prices will remain relatively flat for the rest of the year before falling to $ 82/b by the end of 2025 as OPEC + supply cuts expire and production increases. investing.com
  • [New] ASC will, in time, develop robust industry partnerships with UK and US businesses to gain the technical skills, know-how and capacity to sustain nuclear-powered submarines. CONTACT magazine
  • [New] Gaming and esports will take center stage, where the future of Web3 is concerned, at a time when tokenization ventures into countries and businesses globally. CryptoNewsZ
  • Shinhan Bank Kazakhstan (local subsidiary of Shinhan Bank in Kazakhstan) will not only help Korean business companies enter Kazakhstan but also contribute to strengthening efforts to attract funds from MNCs (multinational corporations). The Astana Times
  • The Shinhan Financial Group plans to become a top multi-finance company representing the Central Asian region within three years by expanding its business in the regions of products, channels, and markets by combining the financial know-how of Shinhan Card. The Astana Times
  • Generative AI will continue to accelerate AI adoption in India with more leading organizations exploring or investing in its use cases. Lokmat News
  • New refining capacity is forecast to boost product supplies to global markets to 1.4 mb/d through mid-decade before edging lower to 1.2 mb/d by 2030 given the steady rise in domestic demand. IEA
  • Beijing's plan to boost manufacturing without turbocharging consumption will create overcapacity, flooding global markets, squeezing overseas competitors, and risking trade wars with Western countries. Asia Society
  • Over the forecast period, adoption of provisioned services by enterprises will surge, surpassing hardware share by 2026 for the first time. Caribbean News Global
  • Combined enterprise and service provider spending across hardware, software, professional services, and provisioned services for edge solutions will sustain strong growth through 2027 when spending will reach $350 billion. Caribbean News Global
  • Expanding cooperation between Central Asian countries, experts noted, will diversify East-West trade corridors and increase access to global markets. The Astana Times

Last updated: 25 March 2024



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