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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.

• For India, the shifting rate differentials between US and domestic markets could either attract or repel foreign portfolio investments, depending on the Fed's policy direction. Policy Circle
• Emerging markets may experience currency volatility as Trump's policies could push the dollar higher, straining economies reliant on foreign capital. Policy Circle
• India will get a boost from a growing 'China Plus One' strategy, where global companies try to diversify supply chains away from China without abandoning it entirely. gCaptain
• China gave indebted local governments a 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) lifeline but stopped short of unleashing new stimulus, preserving room to respond to a potential trade war when Trump takes office in 2025. financialpost
• A world hostile to U.S. interests will constrain American companies, roil international energy markets, and endanger jobs and economic growth. The Atlantic
• As the world transitions to clean energy, there's immense potential for emerging markets to specialize in specific areas of renewable technology. Ahmedabad Mirror
• After Trump takes office it is possible that there will be some benefits to the development of China's semiconductor industry in terms of professional talents, multinational companies and foreign cooperation. Reuters
• Hydrogen's potential to be a key component in ammonia production offers cleaner fertilizer options, reducing agricultural emissions - an unexpected boon for global food systems. Jomfruland.net
• The imposition of tariffs or other economic measures by the Trump administration could decimate certain Mexican industries, and also significantly increase costs for American consumers and businesses. The American Conservative
• As companies seek to improve profitability by reducing project overruns and ensuring accurate billing, the demand for PSA solutions is expected to continue growing, especially among organizations. Persistence Market Research
• Rising demand from millennials for plant-based protein sources is projected to create new opportunities for hummus brands in the U.S. Persistence Market Research
• Another 900,000 Palestinians in the West Bank rely on the organization for basic services, which the semi-autonomous Palestinian Authority does not have the capacity to take over, leading to fears it could collapse altogether. The Guardian
• The Italian Trade Agency will organise the official participation of 28 Italian companies in the 2024 edition, reinforcing Italy's pivotal role in shaping the future of the global energy industry. Big News Network.com
• 50% of health care executives thought that a least a quarter of all outpatient care, preventative care, long-term care, and wellbeing services would be delivered through virtual care by 2040. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Artificial intelligence is a booming sector of the global economy, and current trends suggest that AI service revenue will continue to grow as businesses start using AI tools for increasingly varied uses. Shopify
• While productivity today is impacted by different factors like experience, skills, and engagement, AI presents a unique opportunity for HR leaders across Southeast Asia to overcome challenges and improve current conditions. People Matters
• While Chinese investments in infrastructure and manufacturing have created job opportunities for local workers, there have been instances of Chinese firms importing their workers and paying lower wages. Springer Nature Singapore
• The Smart Data Donation Service, led by the University of York, will be aimed at empowering citizens to take control of their own data and share it safely with researchers. UKAuthority
• By not enacting stablecoin-specific regulations, the UK could fall behind regions like the European Union, which is already enforcing regulations under its Markets in Crypto Assets framework. Brave New Coin

Last updated: 11 November 2024