Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] WageIndicator Intern Blogs - A new rule introduced by the Taxi and Limousine Commission will come into effect in August, guaranteeing drivers in New York City using platforms such as Uber and Lyft a minimum pay increase of 5% per minute and per mile. WageIndicator Foundation
• [New] Digital storytelling through LinkedIn, case studies, and targeted outreach campaigns will help maintain momentum - and reinforce a central message: sourcing from the Global South is not just viable. ITC
• [New] In 2025, print materials will serve as a bridge to your digital presence, creating a seamless omnichannel experience. Blue Wave Printing & Display
• [New] To succeed in an increasingly interconnected world that is being reshaped by digital disruptions, Singapore will need to remain resilient in the face of uncertainties and nurture adaptability to meet constant changes. Centre for Liveable Cities Knowledge Hub
• [New] 2025 will see fintech startups focusing not just on innovation but on creating trust and security in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem. Startups Magazine
• [New] Sustainability will not just be a 2025 digital PR trend but it will continue to be a defining factor in the digital PR landscape, with consumers increasingly scrutinising brands' environmental impacts. Reflect Digital
• [New] By 2025, an estimated 0.75 billion applications will be created using LLMs, automating 50% of the digital processes. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Europe is leading the shift to e-invoicing, and with the ViDA (VAT in the Digital Age) regulation, full intra-community e-invoicing is expected to become mandatory by 2030. Space Invoices
• [New] In 2025, generative AI is expected to shift toward smaller language models, which will bring the power of AI-driven content creation to more accessible platforms and industries. Rapidops
• [New] The European Commission is preparing a new wave of strategic legislative proposals, including a forthcoming Digital Networks Act and an AI and Cloud Act, which will play a key role in shaping the future of advanced connectivity and digital services across the EU. FT Connect Europe Forum
• [New] The Bank of England's work on a digital pound will continue in 2025 with a decision on whether to issue a CBDC expected around the middle of the decade. Passle
• [New] The regulation of digital assets is a major theme globally, with significant developments expected on both sides of the Atlantic. Passle
• [New] By 2025, 60% of freelancers are expected to use AI-driven platforms for skill development (up from 35% in 2023). demandsage
• [New] By 2030, 90% of all jobs will require some level of digital skills. ITU
• [New] ABI Research projects 83 million digital ID wallets in circulation by end 2025, doubling to 169 million in 2026, with 80% EU citizen coverage targeted by 2030. yellow.com
• [New] Global digital transformation spending is expected to reach $4 trillion by 2027. Splunk
• The effort to create a more robust digital health ecosystem will give providers and patients more streamlined access to health information. Nextgov/FCW
• The Philippines leads globally with 19.9% of crypto web traffic directed to gaming platforms, demonstrating how Web3 gaming creates genuine economic opportunity rather than mere speculative interest. yellow.com
• Google could potentially replace local providers on platforms that rely on online maps - like Airbnb and Uber, which do work in South Korea but use Korean mapping tools. CNN
• Collaboration on standards for data privacy, antitrust enforcement, and content moderation would not only reduce the risk of a full-blown trade war but also foster a more stable and predictable global digital environment. Memesita
• Styx Intelligence's platform empowers organizations with unprecedented visibility into external digital threats, including phishing, impersonation, brand abuse, and dark web exposures. Yahoo Finance
• Participants gain value directly from engagement rather than advertising, with projections indicating Web3 social platforms could reach $471 billion by 2034. Calibraint
• Taiwan has long identified the threat to its digital infrastructure as a source of strategic vulnerability and has tracked numerous instances of likely attacks on its undersea cables. Stimson Center

Last updated: 14 September 2025