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• [New] The CAA will continue refining the ConOps through iterative testing, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to facilitate routine integrated BVLOS drone operations by 2027. / UK Murzilli Consulting
• [New] China's huge manufacturing base, and policy support, could give its robotics sector an edge by evolving more testing grounds. Merics
• [New] As debates on WTO reform, green industrial policy, and climate-related trade governance intensify, Africa has an opportunity to reshape the global conversation fundamentally. Tess
• [New] Working with private sectors and the UAE government, Dubai will give tourists in the emirate different digital payment solutions and enable international payments solutions like Alipay, RuPay, and WeChat Pay. Khaleej Times
• [New] Delays in the implementation of the IA Regulation by Member States will force the European Commission to introduce simplification measures and practical adjustments during 2026. ECIJA
• [New] EU's BCI regulation emphasizes the supremacy of human rights; it issues legislation to establish a series of rights to protect users' psychological integrity, freedom of thought and neural data rights, thus achieving comprehensive control of medical BCI risks. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Government initiatives and investments in intelligent transportation infrastructure are expected to drive 5G growth in China's automotive and smart transportation markets by 2033. Straits Research
• [New] Regulation should focus on capability, risk and enforceable controls rather than model openness alone, while recognising that resilient institutions must adapt to a world where powerful AI tools are widely available. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] The Federal Communications Commission announced on Tuesday a ban on humanoid robots from China over what it alleged was an unacceptable national security risk. The Guardian
• [New] The U.S. Department of Justice has characterized ransomware as an emerging professionalized cybercrime model, and the White House cybersecurity strategy designates crypto ransomware as a National Security Threat. SpringerLink
• [New] The CLARITY Act, discussed by Coinbase's policy chief, aims to standardize crypto-derivatives reporting, which could make liquidation triggers more transparent and may dampen abrupt forced-selling spikes. GoldPrice.com
• [New] The European Union's ReFuelEU Aviation regulation requires fuel suppliers to blend a minimum of 2% sustainable aviation fuel from 2025, climbing to 70% by 2050, while the International Civil Aviation Organization CORSIA scheme entered its mandatory phase in 2027. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The National Space Agency of Singapore said it will be looking for talent across disciplines including policymaking, engineering, industry development and international relations. ST
• [New] Both the Fed and the BoE are in risk-management mode: they prefer to keep policy moderately restrictive for longer rather than risk having to reverse course aggressively later. investing.com
• [New] Kazakhstan's liberalization policy means more opportunities for international airlines and passengers, strengthening its position as a regional hub. The Astana Times
• [New] The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) mandates implementing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) policy to enhance cybersecurity within the European Union, particularly for products such as IoT devices. cavliwireless.com
• [New] The Cabinet Office will lead AI adoption across the civil service. UKAuthority
• [New] Responsibility for AI strategy, public sector AI adoption and the AI Security Institute moves to the Cabinet Office, which will also lead AI adoption across the civil service. UKAuthority
• [New] Current Government plans are insufficient to achieve the 2030 biogenic methane target. Climate Change Commission
• [New] The EU AI Act, in force since 2024, is the first comprehensive AI regulation of its kind and is on a staggered compliance timeline running through 2027. Everything-PR News

Last updated: 05 August 2026