Global Scans · Artificial intelligence · Weekly Summary

• [New] Following the carve-out, VCI Global will intensify its focus on expanding operations in high-growth sectors, including fintech, data center, AI & robotics, renewable energy and cybersecurity. VCI Global Limited
• [New] Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] We could expect digital olfaction to generate stable recurring revenue for Ainos on an annual basis, with multi-million annual revenue potential in the coming years. PharmiWeb.com
• [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] By 2025, brands will increasingly rely on user-generated content to promote their products, create buzz, and engage authentically with their audience. CELEBREPORTS
• [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] AI is currently emerging as a major disruptive technology, akin to past transformative innovations like the internet, Web 2.0, and mobile technology. devra.ai
• [New] Alphabet, the parent company of Google, faces a bigger competitive threat from Meta than ChatGPT, as the tech giants race to dominate the space for AI chatbot assistants and wearable hardware for consumers. Morgan Stanley Australia
• [New] The level of competition is considered among the strongest in the amateur game, offering a unique opportunity to witness the next generation of global golf talent. European Golf Association
• [New] If not managed responsibly, the infrastructure demands of AI could exacerbate global carbon emissions and undermine collective efforts to achieve net-zero goals. TechRadar
• [New] Opportunities lie in the integration of AI, autonomy, and enhanced cybersecurity, driving advancements in military vehicle systems globally. Yahoo Finance
• [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] Industry analysts have pointed out that the Queensland government faces a challenging balancing act - maintaining royalty rates high enough to generate revenue but not so high that they deter investment in new projects that could generate future royalties. Discovery Alert
• [New] In Argentina, the momentum generated by Mileinomics is strong and, despite its low foreign exchange reserves, could post GDP growth of 5 %in 2025 and 3.5 %in 2026. Coface
• [New] While 80% of law firm professionals believe AI will transform or have a high impact on their work, only 29% expect high levels of change at their firm in 2025. Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers
• [New] Waymo's AI can predict cyclist behaviour at intersections with 90% accuracy, based on 15 years of data from Google's self-driving project. MacroNepal
• [New] Global Commodity Price Softening: While still subject to geopolitical risks, a general softening in global commodity prices (especially crude oil, which India heavily imports) has also provided some relief on the imported inflation front. Serrari Group - Serrari | Finance Tips, Tools, Macro &
• [New] Expect sharper regulatory scrutiny as the EU AI Act deadlines approach, more M&A as incumbents buy specialized talent, and fresh debates over human oversight after Wikipedia's pushback. DEV Community
• [New] The multilingual capabilities of modern Voice AI for IoT systems are opening unprecedented opportunities for global businesses and users alike. Gnani.ai
• [New] Potential changes in tax policy and deregulation could disproportionately benefit smaller, domestically focused companies in the second half of 2025; 77% of Russell 2000 revenues are generated from the US versus 58% in the S&P 500. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• [New] LinkedIn, based on analysis of its members, determined that 70% of the skills in most jobs will change by 2030, driven by AI. Yahoo Life
• Energy consumption, connectivity, AI on the edge and AI on device are important and Southeast Asia is going to lead in evangelising use cases and what's possible on their platforms. SoyaCincau
• Sectoral Disruptions: Droughts disrupt hydropower generation & inland water transport (e.g., Panama Canal), countries like India & Australia are at high risk. PMF IAS

Last updated: 29 June 2025