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• [New] International cooperation between national technology agencies presents an opportunity for technological innovation and information sharing between the United States and allied countries at potentially lower costs. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
• [New] The world of military technology has always been a dynamic space, where advancements occur at a blistering pace to outsmart potential threats. leander frigate Ship
• [New] With emerging threats and evolving warfare tactics, nations around the world are in a race to develop and deploy sophisticated defence systems that can reliably protect their maritime interests. leander frigate Ship
• [New] The world of defence technology is undergoing rapid evolution, with high-speed aerial threat interception becoming a focal point of advanced military strategies. leander frigate Ship
• [New] Vietnam's strategic technology sectors offer significant opportunities where AI, automation, and digital transformation create immediate business value. Insignia Business Review - Insights into startup founde
• [New] The previously announced £86 billion investment into UK R&D over the Spending Review period will be targeted towards the IS - 8 and will aim to leverage private investment into research, technologies, and commercial adaptation. CaSE
• [New] The multipolarized development of the international currency system will help to raise its resilience and more effectively preserve global economic and financial stability. Watcher Guru
• [New] While technologies such as AI and edge computing are already key pillars of hosting, developments will bring further changes by 2030. web hosting
• [New] The growth of AI in the military sector is driven by a combination of technological advancements, evolving security threats, and the strategic need to maintain a competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global landscape. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Capcom is experimenting with a momentum traversal system that lets hunters chain Wirebug swings into slide boosts, cutting travel time while unlocking new airborne attack opportunities. NintendoReporters
• [New] Opportunities lie in the integration of AI, autonomy, and enhanced cybersecurity, driving advancements in military vehicle systems globally. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Commission will support the development of new decryption technologies to equip Europol with a next generation decryption capability (from 2030). Migration and Home Affairs
• [New] With commercialization expected around 2030, 6G is envisioned as a globally interoperable wireless platform, delivering the best possible user experience, system performance and efficiency by leveraging the latest technology such as AI. RCR Wireless News
• [New] As artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies become more mature every day, the world should prepare for the next wave of smart systems that will far exceed current-day trading bots. Shiizu
• [New] For companies in the digital and technology sector, the BBB will make £4 billion available in growth capital for companies scaling up in the UK. Passle
• [New] The focus on digital transformation and emerging technologies will be of pivotal importance to position Malta at being able to harness new opportunities, even in a fragmented global landscape. The Malta Business Weekly
• [New] The strategic shift toward ocean floor minerals aligns with the broader objective of securing supply chains for the technologies that will define America's industrial and military capabilities in the coming decades. Discovery Alert
• [New] With the United Nations predicting the global population could reach 10 billion by 2050, the demand for protein is set to nearly double - putting massive strain on existing food systems. Aju Press
• [New] As stablecoins become more embedded in global financial infrastructure, governments and regulators are introducing new requirements to ensure their long-term security, particularly in response to the growing capabilities of quantum computing, which threaten to undermine legacy encryption systems. Stockhouse
• [New] While European nations will shoulder a larger share of military aid, the U.S. will stay deeply involved through intelligence-sharing and operational support, including air defence systems. The Cipher Brief
• [New] FPT plans to develop three more AI factories globally over the next five years, contributing to achieving a goal of making Vietnam a regional leader in AI computing infrastructure. Vietnam Economic Times | VnEconomy
• ADB's interventions range from supporting national adaptation plans to financing climate-informed investment projects that improve water infrastructure, promote water-saving technologies, and enable risk-adapted agricultural practices. UNITAR
• With projections of 38 million jobs transformed by 2030, securing the first-mover advantage in agentic AI will require aggressive investments in technology and talent. ET Edge Insights

Last updated: 30 June 2025