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• [New] India's Department of Telecommunications launched 100 5G Use Case Labs at educational institutions under the national 5G Innovation Initiative, while South Korea's Ministry of Science allocated KRW 390 Bn to smart city 5G integration through 2027. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Ottawa could consider reforming its immigration strategy to attract and retain professors and graduate students in computer and materials science, mechanical and chemical engineering, and AI and machine learning, deepening the ecosystem of competitively priced tech talent. RBC
• [New] Only cars from brands committed to a Science-Based Target for cutting emissions - and that have demonstrated real progress - will qualify. carwow.co.uk
• [New] FSIS will expand the capabilities of the existing FSIS Eastern Field Services Laboratory in Athens, Georgia, establishing a Science Center with a focus on microbiology, chemistry, and epidemiology. JD Supra
• [New] The FDA needs 'strong, stable and science-driven leadership' right now, warning that the US is 'losing the biotech race with China'. Chemistry World
• [New] A clearer, science-based regulatory framework, supported by transparent communication and stakeholder engagement, will be crucial for advancing the responsible adoption of CRISPR-based innovations in Indian agriculture. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] As science continues to advance, GMCs will continue to be crucial to improving food security and resilience to global challenges. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The Korean government is stepping up discussions on long-term strategies for science, technology, and artificial intelligence that will extend beyond 2030. Seoul Economic Daily
• [New] By strengthening links between science, regulation and policy, they enhance Europe's capacity to manage chemical risks in an integrated, transparent and sustainable manner, reinforcing PARC's role as a cornerstone of the European chemical safety ecosystem. PARC
• [New] The FDA's latest decision signals that regulatory science is moving toward a more balanced, evidence-based framework - one that recognizes the importance of relative risk in public health. Vaping Post
• [New] KKR's AUD 603 million investment in HMC Capital's 5.7 GW wind and battery pipeline reflects institutional confidence that corporate PPA demand will continue growing as more companies establish science-based emissions reduction targets. openpr
• [New] Dialog channels with Beijing on climate science, maritime safety, shipping regulations, and sustainable development could be institutionalized within broader Arctic governance frameworks. ArcticToday
• [New] NSF NQNI responds to national and community research priorities that will advance nanoscale and quantum science and engineering and grow U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies. NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation

Last updated: 25 May 2026