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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] Generative AI could contribute $4.4 trillion annually across industries, with marketing among the most affected functions (McKinsey). The AI Journal
• [New] The enhanced UK-Vietnam partnership is expected to foster increased bilateral trade and investment, providing Vietjet with improved connectivity and expanded business opportunities. eplaneai
• [New] Global supply chain disruptions and manufacturing delays may affect delivery schedules, while intensifying competition among Southeast Asian low-cost carriers could compel Vietjet to pursue further innovation. eplaneai
• [New] Businesses accelerated exports in 2025 to mitigate anticipated US tariff hikes, which may leave limited room for growth in 2026. Thai Examiner
• [New] Companies, including Amazon, are introducing AI into nearly every facet of their operations in hopes of reducing costs and boosting productivity. SKY
• [New] Businesses that use robocalls or robotexts for marketing purposes will soon need to adjust to new rules that take effect in early 2025. Fisher Phillips
• [New] By 2027, 25% of businesses will embrace centralized services enshrined around decentralized Web3 apps. eSparkBiz Technologies Pvt Ltd
• [New] Uber, being the largest ride-hailing network in the world, presents an opportunity to scale robotaxis at a competitive price point. Business Insider
• [New] Iridium has withdrawn its ambitious $1 billion service revenue goal for 2030 following a decline in its full-year revenue outlook, primarily due to increased competition from SpaceX's direct-to-device initiatives. KeepTrack
• [New] Singapore and South Korea will deepen economic links and connectivity to unlock new opportunities for businesses and workers, and work together for green and more sustainable growth. CNA
• [New] Armed Forces personnel and their families will benefit from the most significant transformation of UK military housing in more than 50 years, with more than 40,000 service family homes to be modernised, refurbished or rebuilt. GOV.UK
• [New] As nations grapple with economic instability, geopolitical tensions and environmental challenges, the debate over the role of globalist organizations like the WEF will only intensify. GreatReset News
• [New] The APEC region faces an array of issues, including strategic competition between the US and China, supply chain vulnerabilities, ageing populations and the effect of AI on jobs. Al Jazeera
• [New] Businesses which tokenized their assets between 2021 and 2024 have seen their capitalization grow by 300% to 700%, while the total value of tokenized assets could surpass $25 trillion by 2030. Coinpaper
• [New] The global defence satellite communications commercial service revenues are projected to surge past $8.6 billion by 2034, driven by the pivotal role satellite connectivity plays in modern defence operations. KeepTrack
• [New] Organizations like the World Health Organisation, the American Medical Association and the European Commission have all found no credible evidence that GMO foods pose a greater health risk than conventional ones. Dawn
• [New] Respondents cited regulatory compliance as the top focus area for their organization in 2026, followed by business continuity and resilience, and managing AI-related risk. ISACA
• [New] Over 90% of organizations expect AI-driven threats to disrupt their operations in 2025. Medium
• [New] Global brokerage giant Aon plc has unveiled an advanced AI-powered supply chain risk consulting solution designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate hidden vulnerabilities across global operations. Insurance Business

Last updated: 03 November 2025