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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] Growing Demand in Emerging Markets: Emerging markets, particularly in Asia Pacific and Latin America, offer significant growth opportunities due to the expanding cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries. MarkWide Research
• [New] By adopting tokenization strategies, businesses can open doors to global capital, enhance asset liquidity, and offer more inclusive access to high-value opportunities. Debutinfotech
• [New] Family offices in Singapore and across Asia are increasingly investing in AI due to its potential for technological advancements and economic impact. Spotify for Creators
• [New] Future economic competition between China and the US is inevitable but tariffs will not change the overall situation of Sino-US industrial competitions. Straits Financial
• [New] Moody's downgraded the US sovereign credit rating on Friday due to concerns about the nation's growing $36 trillion debt pile, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to cut taxes and send ripples through global markets. City AM
• [New] The disruption in US-China trade is expected to trigger significant trade diversion, raising concerns among other markets about increased competition from China. Croner-i
• [New] Outlook: Without stronger domestic demand or improved export access, pork production is expected to grow roughly in line with U.S. population growth through 2026. Pork Checkoff
• [New] Limited Supply Growth: Pork production is forecast to rise just 0.4% in 2025, with constrained growth driven by a smaller breeding herd, modest productivity gains, and limited expansion incentives despite lower feed costs. Pork Checkoff
• [New] Global excess capacity: Global excess capacity was estimated at 602 Mt in 2024 and is forecasted to reach 721 Mt by 2027 - equivalent more than 100 x the UK's production. UK Steel
• [New] Other misconceptions include the idea that AI makes perfect predictions, but as seen in recent times, global markets remain inherently volatile and overall unpredictable. Forbes
• [New] The International Energy Agency anticipates a significant rise in global oil inventories starting in 2026, driven directly by declining demand in developed economies and increased production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC +). EnergyNews
• [New] As dietary needs rise with population growth, sub-Saharan Africa may struggle to meet demand through own production growth, while countries in Europe are projected to achieve greater self-sufficiency in legumes, nuts and seeds. Nature
• [New] Sub-Saharan Africa could increase fish production by a modest average of 5 percentage points, although other regions such as Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to see declines in production. Nature
• [New] Fish and seafood production shows limited potential for improvement, with the global fish self-sufficiency gap projected to narrow by only 2 percentage points, with only 2 countries reaching full sufficiency. Nature
• [New] Meat production shows considerable potential for improvement in nine countries, with the Middle East and North Africa expected to reduce the self-sufficiency gap by 28 percentage points, followed by sub-Saharan Africa at 13 percentage points. Nature
• [New] With SAF production capacity now around 30,000 b/d and growing in 2025, SAF will likely drive significant growth in Other Biofuels production and make up most of U.S. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Par Pacific plans to begin SAF production at its plant in Kapolei, Hawaii, in the second half of the year, adding about 2,000 b/d of SAF production capacity. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] As technology continues to evolve, the synergy between data, cloud, and AI will play a defining role in enabling sustainable growth and global competitiveness for Indian businesses. CXOToday.com
• [New] The next frontier for GCC innovation in India is likely to be business model and ecosystem innovation, where GCCs will reimagine how value is created and delivered within their organizations and across global markets. NASSCOM | The Official Community of Indian IT Industry
• [New] Mature markets in regions like North America and Europe are facing challenges such as capacity constraints, production delays, and economic uncertainty, which could slow their growth in the coming years. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As US tariffs threaten industries that make products ranging from toys to trucks, consumers in some countries have reacted negatively to American brands. Business Insider
• [New] 5G security risks 2025 extend to critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, healthcare, transportation, and emergency services. OnlineHashCrack

Last updated: 19 May 2025