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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] 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
• [New] The removal of import duties will not only enhance pricing flexibility but also make Indian products more attractive to UK consumers. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] Zero-duty access will make Indian products, especially technical fabrics, denim and casualwear, more competitive in the UK. Fibre2Fashion
• [New] The UK is predicted to witness a notable CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing healthcare expenditure by the UK government and the increasing adoption of radiological services. Market Data Forecast
• The live testing service will provide intelligence to the FCA on the impact of AI in UK financial markets, supporting its new five-year strategy to promote innovation and maintain the competitiveness of the UK's financial services sector through a tech-positive approach. UKAuthority
• Unilever's investment in Mexico is part of a broader strategic initiative to regionalize production and mitigate global disruptions. Latam FDI
• The yearly production of one million metric tons of green hydrogen will decrease global fossil fuel dependence and launch a thriving economic cycle within NEOM. ECO News
• With increasingly favorable regulation in several markets, 2025 should see firms assess potential growth opportunities from digital assets and tokenization - something that depends on developing the right technology and data infrastructures. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Revenue from online children's toy sales in the US is set to reach $9.3 billion by 2027 - an increase of almost 47% from this year. Shopify
• The global health care workforce faces a predicted shortfall of 18 million health workers by 2030, a gap which will accelerate the necessary adoption of digital technologies. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Imagine a scenario where a business in Kazakhstan wants to tokenize its real estate holdings to provide liquidity and diversify its investment portfolio. TronWeekly
• The issue of how consumers would expect an AI system to behave will be particularly critical should AI, or AI-enabled products, be broadly subject to products liability law throughout the United States. Rand Corporation
• In the foreseeable future, China will still need to promote its products to foreign markets and gain access to the necessary raw materials and energy resources and technologies. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Emerging markets, particularly in Asia Pacific, represent a significant growth opportunity due to rapid urbanization, increasing infrastructure development, and rising disposable incomes. Credence Research
• Global banks are projected to eliminate up to 200,000 jobs by 2030 as AI systems take over tasks like fraud detection, customer service, and risk assessment. New Trader U
• In 2022, the then-Conservative government announced plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations tenfold by 2030 through a £1.6bn Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy. City AM
• AI's global adoption will drive economic growth worth trillions when organizations use this transformative technology to optimize processes while lowering expenses. TechBullion

Last updated: 12 May 2025