Global Scans · Innovation · Weekly Summary

• [New] China's strategic push into technology, clean energy, and innovation suggests it will remain a global economic force. Advisorpedia
• [New] Breaking the productivity plateau will require renewed commitment across sectors to innovation, research, and collaboration-ensuring that global agriculture can sustainably meet the growing demands of the future. Agriculture of America
• [New] Space Modernization for the 21st Century - The Commission will consider a NPRM that would propose overhauling the Commission's rules for licensing space and earth stations to increase speed, predictability, and flexibility in order to drive innovation and support the American space economy. Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• [New] Insurers face a convergence of risks - cyber, climate and geopolitical volatility - that demand strategic resilience, sharper underwriting and innovation to stay relevant in a shifting landscape. Aon
• [New] As the U.S. is a major hub for advanced air mobility innovation and deployment, higher import costs on critical components - particularly from countries like China - could disrupt supply chains, elevate manufacturing costs, and delay project timelines. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Current sanctions and other measures cannot keep up with technology proliferation, and US Army solutions will need to come up with smart solutions that keep pace with battlefield evolution and innovation. Asia Times
• [New] SLTT governments are rapidly innovating in heat policy, and will be sites of innovation to watch in 2026. Federation of American Scientists
• [New] After 2030, a weighting system may reward fuels with higher carbon reduction rates to further drive innovation in domestic refining and biofuel production. ESG News
• [New] More than 500 million allowances were granted from 2020 until 2030, bringing in approximately €40 billion to the Innovation Fund, the EU's main tool to support clean industry projects. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] By moving to full implementation in 2025 rather than 2026, ECMWF is enabling earlier access to high-resolution data, supporting research, innovation, and operational forecasting for a broad range of users. European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
• [New] Regulatory clarity is urgent: A coherent global framework is needed to address token classification, stablecoin risks, and cross-border compliance without stifling innovation. Ainvest
• [New] Brazil's Digital Transformation Strategy aims to digitize all public services by 2030, while Mexico's National Digital Strategy focuses on connectivity, digital skills, and government innovation. Top CNN Featured Futurist Keynote Speaker on AI, Tech L
• [New] CrowdStrike is committed to continuous innovation: developing cutting-edge AI capabilities, expanding adversary intelligence coverage, and evolving the Falcon platform to help keep customers ahead of emerging threats. crowdstrike.com
• [New] Blue Star remains a resilient player, leveraging strong B2B momentum, international expansion, and product innovation to navigate challenges and capitalize on future growth opportunities. Emerging Market Skeptic
• [New] Blacklane's €60 million raise, with investments from Sixt and Mercedes, will accelerate electric fleet and service innovation across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Consultancy.eu
• [New] Tech stocks are thriving as global investors have shifted to innovation-led companies amid fears of lower interest rates. Analytics Insight: Latest AI, Crypto, Tech News & Analy
• [New] Investors looking for the best crypto coin to buy for 2025 are turning to projects that combine narrative strength, innovation, and scalability. CoinCentral
• [New] Karnataka has evolved into one of the most disruptive innovation hubs in the world, powering breakthroughs from agritech to aerospace. Outlook Business
• [New] With growing funding in the 2025 Union Budget and a clear roadmap for AI-driven job creation, India is aiming to become a global hub for AI talent and innovation by 2035, supercharging both economic growth and digital transformation. TradingView
• [New] The upcoming Policy Address will emphasize the integrated development of education, technology, and talent, which will not only build a rich reservoir of talent resources and knowledge for Hong Kong but also enhance its technological innovation capabilities and competitiveness. DotDotNews
• The convergence of digital innovation, diverse consumer preferences and comprehensive platform support points to promising opportunities for jewelry merchants in China's rapidly expanding online marketplace. JEWELLERYNET
• The Strategic Innovation Fund has flexibility to support large projects across a range of sectors, with a broad mandate to encourage and de-risk private investments in large-scale transformative projects to help Canada prosper in a low-carbon and knowledge-based global economy. IRPP

Last updated: 19 October 2025