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• [New] Putin stated that the Union State is implementing a specialized road map for youth policy through 2027 and is developing a medium-term strategy for the development of youth policy. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] Growing geopolitical fragmentation and strategic competition in AI are reinforcing the global focus on national security and resilience - creating opportunities in defence. BlackRock
• [New] Two east African activists say they plan to sue Tanzania's government for illegal detention and torture over their treatment during a visit in support of an opposition politician in May. The Guardian
• [New] The European Central Bank has eased more decisively and is expected to ease policy further through 2025 while the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continues its slow policy normalization and is expected to gradually tighten policy into 2026. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Companies must now embed sustainability into their core strategy, ensure robust internal controls, and disclose ESG risks transparently, making ESG compliance not just a legal necessity, but a strategic imperative in India's evolving corporate governance regime. Lawvs - Legal Law Jobs portal in Delhi
• [New] The US economy is expected to slow further in the second half of the year, pressured by tight financial conditions, increasing delinquency rates, and rising inflation risk amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty and escalating conflict in the Middle East. Krungsri2020
• [New] Under the impact of the Trump administration's tariff policy and the acceleration of US-China decoupling, global economic growth is expected to slow, international trade to reconfigure and the reorganization of value chains to continue. economic-research.bnpparibas.com
• [New] Industry leaders have repeatedly urged their government to recognize the progress made in the US, warning that China risks falling behind if companies remain restricted to small-scale trials in peripheral urban areas. KrASIA
• [New] While Australia's economic growth hit speed bumps early in of 2025 from Cyclone Alfred, other weather events and a dip in government spending, Deloitte Access Economics is optimistic the pace of economic growth will accelerate over the coming quarters. Neos Kosmos
• [New] By the end of this year, businessNOW Fiji will offer 25 e-services across 16 government agencies, streamlining interactions between government and the private sector. The Fijian Government
• [New] Canada has a National Adaptation Strategy to reduce risks across all levels of government, so that communities can take action to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. SenCanada
• [New] Any moderation in Russia's monetary policy could provide immediate financial relief and enhance investment capacity. Discovery Alert
• [New] Risks to the economic outlook include elevated policy uncertainty, tighter global financial conditions, and potential trade tensions, although there are opportunities for stronger growth through fiscal support and digital investment. Scribd
• [New] Document Informationclick to expand document informationGrowth in East Asia and Pacific is expected to slow from 5% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025 due to increased trade barriers and policy uncertainty, with China's growth projected at 4.5% as fiscal support offsets trade tensions. Scribd
• [New] Businesses have been calling for a pause, saying it would increase the cost of providing services, as well as risk drawing the wrath of the US government. Al Jazeera
• [New] At a strategic level, AI can offer new tools for national security and intelligence but could also pose risks to global geopolitical stability. IndiaWest Journal News
• [New] During the first half of 2025, US stocks underperformed global markets amid growing concern that Trump's tariff policies could trigger an economic slowdown that might curb US consumer spending. alliancebernstein
• [New] The World Bank has downgraded its 2025 forecast to 2.3% growth rate, citing trade policy difficulties, elevated inflation rates and risks related to climate change as major impediments to sustainable growth. Somvisit
• The UK government believes its legislative amendments will encourage innovation and enhance public trust without jeopardising the UK's vital data adequacy status with the European Union. Freevacy
• The UK government plans to change procurement rules so that businesses working on major public infrastructure projects help create local jobs and provide skills training. Courts Accountancy Services
• The US central bank could start easing monetary policy as soon as next month, signaling flexibility amid global economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical risks. FXStreet
• In 2025, AI systems will be used to keep clinical coders up to date with real-time updates on policy changes, new code sets, and payer-specific requirements. Inoru

Last updated: 02 July 2025