Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] As Argentina seeks to accumulate greater foreign reserves and build credibility, exchange rate policy will remain closely watched by external creditors, foreign trade operators, and financial markets as an indicator of continuity of the broader economic reforms and political stability. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• [New] The Australian government has pledged $8 million to multilateral and non-government partners and will deploy humanitarian specialists to assist with relief efforts. Devpolicy Blog from the Development Policy Centre
• [New] The Circular Economy for Plastics proposed a Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation effective as of 2025 (Regulation 2025/40, 2024) that requires all packaging (including plastic) to be recyclable or reusable by 2030, and to set recycled content targets for plastics. Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] The short-term goal of the Net-Zero Industry Act aims to achieve net-zero manufacturing capacity to meet at least 40% of the EU's annual deployment needs by 2030 (Regulation 2024/1735, 2024). Scientific Advice Mechanism
• [New] Brazil's government consideration of pharmaceutical patents as a retaliatory tool against US tariffs will elevate intellectual property risks for innovative multinational drugmakers. Fitch Solutions
• [New] Just this month, the Vietnamese government approved a national program for AI skill development through 2030, with a vision to 2035. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Kirin estimates that meeting the targets of its Plastic Policy could require an additional ¥2bn in spending on recycled PET resin by 2027. FoodNavigator.com
• [New] AI could become the worst source of injustice, and that current policy is putting the world on a course with a very high chance of a net negative outcome. theregister
• [New] Continued government support for electric mobility and strategic manufacturing investments is expected to strengthen France's position within Europe's battery supply chain. Persistence Market Research
• [New] North America is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region, projected to achieve a CAGR of 6.3% from 2026 to 2032, driven by supportive government policies and increasing consumer demand for green technologies. 6wresearch
• [New] Monetary policy is not expected to stimulate activity in 2026 as borrowing costs remain elevated for the time being. / USA atradius
• [New] U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling to Gaza for any reason due to safety risks. U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
• [New] Additional movement restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees working in Israel, with little to no notice, due to increased security issues or threats. U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
• [New] Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday issued a decree that granted his government powers to temporarily manage critical infrastructure facilities if their owners cannot protect them against security threats. Just Security
• [New] We expect greater policy initiatives and government efforts to prioritise domestic processing across West Africa, allowing for a greater capture of value in the cocoa supply chain, as well as reducing reliance on exports of raw cocoa beans. Fitch Solutions
• [New] The Ministry of Energy's National Energy Policy 2019 sets a vision of universal access to clean, reliable and affordable energy at the lowest total economic, financial, social and environmental cost by 2030, with the overall objective of establishing Zambia as a net exporter of energy. ZambiaInvest
• [New] Canada is similarly investing through the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, which received CAD 1.9 Bn in government funding for aviation security technology upgrades through 2027. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Australia's packaging regulation is moving from a voluntary framework with limited consequences to a legally binding system with real financial and operational obligations and that shift is happening in stages throughout 2026 and into 2027. Carewell Group Pty Ltd
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region, projected at a 13.7% CAGR fueled by rapid urbanization, water scarcity, and large-scale government-backed smart city programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Continued government funding and corporate sustainability initiatives are expected to maintain Germany's leading position in the European decarbonization investment through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia-Pacific will see the most growth fueled by growing digital economies, volume of attacks and government investments in cybersecurity capabilities in China, India, Japan and South Korea. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] Japan's 2022 National Security Strategy which authorised counterstrike capability and tripled the defence budget timeline to 2% of GDP by 2027 has been the single most consequential regional policy catalyst. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Government of Canada sought views on potential due diligence measures that would require Canadian businesses operating abroad to identify, prevent, address and remediate risks to fundamental labour rights across their operations and supply chains. GAC

Last updated: 02 September 2026