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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] The prospect of a sanctions-free Syria is expected to open the door for Gulf sovereign wealth funds and businesses to explore new opportunities. The National
• [New] The increase in the number of robotic installations in Russia will serve as a catalyst for the development of its own industry of industrial robots and a multiple growth in the production of domestic products. TAdviser.ru
• [New] In Russia the development of advanced production technologies and robotics products is at the stage of formation and requires a certain revision of the assessment of the potential of R&D personnel. TAdviser.ru
• [New] China + 1 is a sourcing strategy where companies maintain manufacturing in China while also establishing production capabilities in another country, typically in Southeast Asia or Mexico, to diversify risk and reduce reliance on a single source. archyde
• [New] US-China trade relations have been fraught with tension for years, but the recent escalation has forced businesses to re-evaluate their supply chains and consider the risks of relying heavily on a single source. archyde
• [New] How businesses nationally could have greater confidence in being a part of supply chains for delivering on transport infrastructure projects. Marketing Stockport
• [New] Despite declining milk production (forecast down 0.2% to 149.4 million tonnes), cheese production is forecast to increase 0.6% to 10.8 million tonnes in 2025 (European Union: Dairy and Products Annual). The Bullvine | The Dairy Information You Want To Know W
• [New] While EU milk production is forecast to decline 0.2% in 2025 to 149.4 million tonnes (European Union: Dairy and Products Annual), new quotas allow 30,000 tonnes of Mercosur cheese and 10,000 tonnes of milk powder into European markets at reduced tariffs. The Bullvine | The Dairy Information You Want To Know W
• [New] While Spanish farmers project €1 billion losses in 2025 from Mercosur and Ukraine import pressure, smart operators are leveraging the fact that cheese production is forecast to increase 0.6% to 10.8 million tonnes despite EU milk production declining 0.2% to 149.4 million tonnes. The Bullvine | The Dairy Information You Want To Know W
• [New] Businesses and associations from both countries expressed hope that the Vietnamese and US governments would continue to support bilateral trade and strengthen links across their complementary agricultural supply chains. Arabian Post
• [New] NextEra Energy has launched its first utility-scale solar facility in Louisiana, the 100-MW Amite Solar, which will provide energy for thousands of homes and businesses. NenPower
• Instead of replacing jobs, the TCS model envisions AI as a co-worker that augments human intelligence. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• Offshore LMS development offers cost savings and access to global talent but comes with risks like communication gaps and quality issues. eLearning Industry
• India's AI sector could surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027 while the AI talent pool is expected to grow to around 1.2 million, presenting an opportunity to reskill more than 1 million workers. Bain
• Bain projects AI job demand could reach up to more than 1.3 million in the US over the next two years, while supply is on track to hit less than 645,000-implying the need to reskill up to 700,000 US workers. Bain
• The JV will establish a new entity in India, dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and supplying next-generation drone systems tailored for India's defence and homeland security requirements, with future plans to address global markets. SSBCrackExams
• The US$ 14.9 billion deal, like the tariff increase, will help keep jobs for steel workers in the U.S. The Vibes
• Despite production challenges in individual regions, overall European crop expectations remain positive at 19.15 mmt (+2.29 mmt compared to last season), with Canada also expecting higher production at 19.5 mmt (+1.5 mmt year-on-year). Vesper
• Xiaomi delivers Ferrari-like styling at Volkswagen prices and Morgan Stanley projects Xiaomi will earn $32 billion in automotive revenue by 2027 - about the size of Tesla's entire auto business in 2020. Exponential View
• Integration with Alipay and Alibaba logistics chains facilitates e-commerce growth but risks subordinating local businesses to Chinese digital ecosystems. Modern Diplomacy
• The World Bank's report explores how robots, AI, and digital platforms are reshaping labor markets in East Asia and the Pacific, creating new opportunities while deepening risks for low-skilled and informal workers. Devdiscourse
• Analysts widely agree that shifting iPhone manufacturing to the United States is unrealistic and would require a fundamental overhaul of Apple's business model - a process that could take years, if it's possible at all. Economic Times

Last updated: 09 June 2025