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• [New] The Salafi-Jihadi Movement in Syria: ISIS remains a serious threat to US interests in Syria and could exploit any opportunities created by infighting between rival political groups in Syria. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] The ongoing development of U.S. and Chinese capabilities could lead to unstable competition in space, raising the risk of rapid, and perhaps unintended, military escalation. Rand Corporation
• [New] We expect expects SAF to evolve into a major traded commodity class by 2028, with structured financial instruments, cross-border certificate trading systems, and vertically integrated supply chains defining the competitive landscape. GrainFuel Nexus
• [New] Europe's shipbuilding, maritime manufacturing and shipping sectors are under growing pressure from global competition and rising security risks. Mobility and Transport
• [New] Ongoing localization efforts and digital innovation are reshaping the competitive environment, with increased consolidation and regional supply chain integration expected in the coming years. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore will expand its regulatory functions and take over consumer product safety and weights and measures compliance matters currently managed by Enterprise Singapore. Redas -
• [New] Amidst macroeconomic challenges and technological disruptions, innovation emerges as a key lever for enhancing productivity and global competitiveness. Confluence
• [New] By choosing one of the Top 10 Contractor Management Software solutions in 2025, businesses can gain a competitive edge through optimized workflows, global reach, compliance assurance, and meaningful contractor relationships-all while saving time, reducing risk, and accelerating growth. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] Many in Silicon Valley remain concerned that if regulations become too burdensome, the US could lose its competitive advantage in the AI space to China and other countries deemed adversarial. The National
• [New] The People's Bank of China faces competing demands to stabilize growth, contain debt risks and preserve currency stability amid ongoing capital outflow concerns. Asia Times
• [New] Today, nearshoring to Mexico is reshaping how North American companies think about growth, risk, and competitive advantage. NAPS Inc.
• [New] Delays, if prolonged, risk not just NGIC's rollout, but Ghana's broader goals of digital transformation, economic competitiveness, and inclusive growth. Modern Ghana
• [New] Stakeholders in the maritime sector have described marine debris as a threat to Nigeria's competitiveness in the maritime space. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
• [New] Poor Data Quality: Forbes claims that 79% of enterprise executives agree that poor-quality big data will put their competitive position at risk. Appinventiv
• [New] A soaring shekel could eventually hurt export-driven sectors, making Israeli goods more expensive and potentially dulling the competitive edge of key industries just emerging from nearly two years of conflict. The Judean
• [New] Alphabet, the parent company of Google, faces a bigger competitive threat from Meta than ChatGPT, as the tech giants race to dominate the space for AI chatbot assistants and wearable hardware for consumers. Morgan Stanley Australia
• [New] From 2027, a new British industrial competitiveness scheme will reduce energy costs by up to £40 per megawatt hour, a reduction of around 25%, for over 7000 electricity-intensive business in manufacturing sectors, including chemicals. Chemistry World
• [New] Threat of Dumping: Surplus production from China & ASEAN countries may be redirected to India due to global demand mismatches, raising the risk of dumping & unfair competition for domestic producers. PMF IAS
• [New] Sanctions that force countries to develop alternatives ultimately create competitive threats to American businesses. GovFacts
• [New] The newly announced British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will alleviate financial pressures for eligible energy-intensive businesses such as automotive, aerospace and chemicals by reducing per megawatt hour costs by up to £40. Power Technology
• [New] Humanoid robots that reduce per-delivery costs while maintaining service quality could create competitive advantages for Amazon while forcing industry-wide adoption of similar technologies. Trax Group
• [New] One of the most significant reforms is the introduction of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme, which will reduce electricity costs by up to 25% for over 7,000 electricity-intensive businesses in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and chemicals starting from 2027. Evening Star
• [New] Companies in electricity-intensive manufacturing sectors like automotive, aerospace and chemicals will get their costs reduced by up to £40 per megawatt hour from 2027 under the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme announced yesterday. Proactiveinvestors UK

Last updated: 06 July 2025