Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] BAE Systems invites innovative solutions that can support the timely and successful conduct of Integrated Air and Missile Defence in response to increasingly complex and diverse threats. Innovate UK Business Connect
• [New] COVID-19 threatens progress in the integration and representation of women in the US economy. The Conference Board
• [New] The PRC's dissemination of Chinese Communist Party propaganda could spread anti-Democratic Progressive Party sentiments and lessen public trust in Taiwan's governance. Institute for the Study of War
• [New] The existing industrial ecosystem provides opportunities for skills development and supply chain integration as part of broader mineral beneficiation in South Africa. Discovery Alert
• [New] Salesforce Einstein integrates AI into Salesforce's CRM platform to automate tasks, generate insights, and predict customer behaviour. Code Brew Labs
• [New] Document Informationclick to expand document informationPakistan's economy is projected to recover with GDP growth of 2.68% in FY25 and 4.2% in FY26, supported by lower interest rates and improved investor confidence following an IMF agreement. Scribd
• [New] As AI continues its integration into areas ranging from smartphones to smart cities, there will be an ever-increasing demand for Nvidia technology. Global Brands Magazine
• [New] While designed to stimulate US domestic production, analysts suggest it may instead increase costs for American manufacturers while creating strategic opportunities for reliable suppliers in allied nations. Discovery Alert
• [New] The United States should develop and field homeland integrated air and missile defence that can deter and defeat coercive attacks by Russia and China, and determine the capabilities needed to stay ahead of the North Korean and Iranian threat. GovTrack.us
• [New] Woodside Energy recognizes the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions and is actively pursuing opportunities to integrate renewable energy into its existing operations. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• [New] There's acknowledgement that the next couple of years will be challenging and require hard work to adapt, but there's also confidence that solar is not going anywhere. Sunhub Blog | Solar Energy News, Guides & Resources
• [New] Volatile trade and domestic policies have undermined confidence in the US economy, leading to significant revisions for both 2025 and 2026. atradius
• [New] By investing in local technology and manufacturing capabilities, Russia could enhance its military self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. County Local News
• [New] Mexico's strategic position and trade integration create exceptional opportunities for advanced tyre recycling development, serving integrated North American markets. Gradeall International LTD
• [New] Trump's high tariffs, while initially disruptive, present ASEAN with an unprecedented opportunity to accelerate integration and emerge as a truly unified economic powerhouse. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• [New] The Trump administration's announcement of 25-40% tariffs on six ASEAN nations represents a pivotal moment that will accelerate intra-ASEAN trade integration far beyond what normal economic incentives could achieve. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• [New] Apple's ability to integrate AI seamlessly into macOS could drive future upgrades, particularly as enterprises prioritize AI-capable hardware. AppleMagazine
• [New] SMRs could supply clean, reliable energy to creditworthy mining operations, enabling value addition to products for global markets. The Independent Uganda:
• [New] With even close allies no longer protected by the U.S. on trade, ASEAN nations will find it hard to maintain confidence in the consistency of U.S. policy. The Diplomat
• [New] In an era where global supply chains are often vulnerable to disruptions, ensuring the integrity and security of food production is vital. County Local News
• [New] As investor confidence builds, the Philippines could see accelerated economic growth, further stimulating job creation and enhancing the overall health of its financial markets. Philippine Business Directory: News and Articles on Phi
• [New] As the event approaches, anticipation builds for what could be a significant leap forward in mobile technology, with AI integration and foldable innovation at the forefront of Samsung's 2025 strategy. TheOutpost.ai
• [New] The choice of a platform in one area, such as adopting the Microsoft Power Platform for LCNC, will have significant strategic implications for platform choices in other areas, as a unified ecosystem like Microsoft's offers inherent advantages in integration and user experience. Uplatz Blog

Last updated: 14 July 2025