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• [New] CapitaLand's smart construction technologies and JTC's deployment of smart solutions at Punggol Digital District will further highlight Singapore's strengths in urban innovation and management. The Manila Times
• [New] Given the risks and urgency involved, the conditions for industrial innovation and commercial risk-taking must be set to nurture a new American maritime comparative advantage. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] As defence agencies worldwide prioritize modernization and innovation, the demand for nanosensors in defence and military applications is expected to continue rising steadily. Precedence Research
• [New] As nanotechnology continues to advance, nano sensors are expected to play an increasingly vital role in addressing global challenges and driving innovation across various industries. Precedence Research
• [New] Opportunities lie in AI and automation infrastructure (chipmakers like NVIDIA, data center REITs like Equinix), the accelerating energy transition (battery metals, grid infrastructure), and healthcare innovation (biotech, personalized medicine). BPAS
• [New] AI demand, M&A-friendly policy and investments in innovation could drive growth in Europe's technology and telecommunications sectors. Morgan Stanley
• [New] In the ensuing years, the Asia Pacific will be the growth hotbed for circular plastics markets driven by policy innovation, multinational partnerships, and second-generation recycling technologies. Emergen Research
• [New] Canada is stepping up its game with the introduction of a national rule requiring at least 50% recycled plastic content in plastic packaging by 2030 and also setting up plastics-to-fuel, enzymatic, and chemical recycling innovation centers. Emergen Research
• [New] Further investment in innovation, harmonized policy frameworks, and circular business models will make circular plastics and chemical recycling central pillars in the global pursuit of a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and waste-free world until 2034 and beyond. Emergen Research
• [New] For New Zealand enterprises embarking on AI transformation, the combination of robust computing infrastructure, comprehensive security frameworks, and ongoing vigilance creates a foundation for secure AI innovation that can drive business success whilst protecting against emerging threats. HP Online Store
• [New] As robots become smarter, more flexible, and more capable, they will play an increasingly integral role in solving global challenges, improving quality of life, and driving innovation across multiple industries. chapters
• [New] Eric Trump forecasts Bitcoin to reach $175,000 by late 2025 and eventually exceed $1 million, citing mass adoption and blockchain innovation. Coinfomania
• [New] Sovereign strategies that combine technical innovation with regulatory frameworks (e.g., El Salvador's CNAD) will likely outperform in a post-quantum world. Ainvest
• [New] The macro backdrop remains tense - with Germany's GDP contraction sparking recession fears - but venture capital continues to pour into deep-tech and energy innovation as hedge bets against cyclical slowdown. Startuprad Io
• [New] A possible Canada-European Union Digital Trade Agreement could help scale Canadian and European innovation leaders, while ensuring the ethical, positive and responsible use of AI through reasonable guardrails: First, intellectual property should be protected. Press Gazette
• [New] The next Galaxy Unpacked event by Samsung is expected to make significant announcements, which may change the innovation of smartphones and tablets in 2025. PCQ
• [New] By 2025, low-code adoption is expected to account for over 65% of all app development functions, democratizing digital innovation. HyScaler
• [New] Beijing is trying to walk a line between encouraging innovation and maintaining control over information - a stance that could impact how companies like Baidu and Tencent deploy AI in consumer services. / China TS2 Space
• The EMA will drive significant economic opportunities, including new start-ups, international partnerships and inward investment to the UAE space sector, creating new commercial opportunities to accelerate the growth of innovation and advanced technology companies in the UAE. Government of Dubai Media Office
• Increased defence industrial cooperation among NATO members will expand capacity, accelerate innovation, and ensure the supply of necessary defence materials. The Heritage Foundation
• In-house innovation: With its own developer agent and internal protocol infrastructure, Walmart plans to sustain fast deployment of new AI capabilities without full dependence on external platforms. Tehrani.com - Tehrani on Tech
• With global electricity demand expected to double by 2050, scaling nuclear innovation is not a matter of technological feasibility - but one of strategic execution. Damona | Strategy consulting | Nuclear industry

Last updated: 07 September 2025