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• [New] Perhaps a growing concern about Canada's Arctic sovereignty will provide an impetus for dramatically increased federal government spending on aviation-related assets for both civilian and military use. Skies Mag
• [New] Saudi Arabia, the UAE (GCC), India, and ASEAN will emerge as the primary priority for global expansion, fueled by massive government-backed digital transformation agendas and Vision 2030 style investments. Peter Fisk
• [New] In 2026, enterprises will be compelled to initiate post-quantum cryptography migration through critical infrastructure and supply chains due to the influence of government mandates. https://www.uscsinstitute.org/cybersecurity-insights/bl
• [New] With strong growth opportunities across payments, government applications, and smart infrastructure, biometric sensors are set to play a pivotal role in enabling secure, seamless, and contactless interactions worldwide. openpr
• [New] Rising cyber threats, government mandates, and the widespread integration of biometric sensors into consumer electronics are collectively reshaping the global authentication landscape. openpr
• [New] Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest CAGR owing to large-scale government-backed biometric programs. openpr
• [New] State and federal policy makers could consider prohibiting confidential rebates for biologic drugs once biosimilar versions become available in the US to improve price transparency and facilitate more direct price competition. AJMC
• [New] Structured finance stakeholders will be keeping a close eye on whether an innovative transaction led by the Mexican government to stabilize heavily indebted state-owned national oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) can be replicated to support other stressed and distressed borrowers. Debt Explorer
• [New] The US Federal Communications Commission has banned the use of new foreign-manufactured drones, citing national security risks. Caliber.az
• [New] In 2026, data residency, national security, sector regulation, and trust will increasingly constrain where AI runs and how it behaves, particularly in cross-border and critical-industry contexts. EZO.io
• [New] The domestic fiscal work conference held in Beijing clarified that a more proactive fiscal policy will continue in 2026, aiming to expand expenditure, boost domestic demand and consumption, with a focus on areas such as new quality productive forces. alcircle
• [New] Domestic consumption and government spending are still expected to play an important role in supporting growth in 2026, alongside accommodative monetary policy under low inflation trends. null
• [New] The monetary policy decisions of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is widely expected to implement two interest rate cuts in 2026, will continue to significantly influence capital flows and investor sentiment across Asia. Whalesbook
• [New] Policy divergence between growth-focused China and India versus inflation-fighting Japan and Australia will be crucial. Whalesbook
• [New] The US midterm elections, due in November, could influence policy earlier in the year as Republicans try to avoid losing seats. The Guardian
• [New] Policy support is expected to become more targeted in 2026, focusing on strategic priorities including technological innovation and domestic consumption expansion. / China IG
• [New] The Canadian government has flagged the risks posed by non-essential travel to certain regions. Travel And Tour World
• [New] AI-related regulation will accelerate, with new laws on deepfakes, in particular, meaning that studios will need more rigorous governance for AI-assisted content creation and player-facing features. GamesIndustry.biz
• [New] NYDFS remains one of the most assertive cybersecurity regulators, and 2026 will continue its expansion of enforcement under the amended Cybersecurity Regulation. JD Supra
• [New] The EU is in the process of reforming its FDI Screening Regulation to strengthen protections around national security and critical technologies, with adoption of the reforms expected in Q1 2026. Passle
• [New] U.S. Administration's Drug Pricing Policy Expected to Decrease Medicare / Medicaid and Commercial Drug Prices, Have Limited or No Impact on European Drug Prices, and Result in Fewer Biopharmaceutical Companies Launching Drugs Outside the U.S. https://www.lazard.com
• [New] The U.S. government has already implemented an AI risk and management framework to navigate AI deployment risks, further promoting the responsible use of AI. Precedence Research

Last updated: 07 January 2026