Global Scans · Government · Weekly Summary

• [New] Due to increased security threats, additional movement restrictions may be imposed on U.S. government employees working in Israel, with little to no notice. U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
• [New] Continued government support, strategic investments, and streamlined permitting are expected to reinforce North America's position as a major hub for deep-sea mining through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is the fastest growing region, expanding near 44.1% CAGR through 2033, driven by rapid automotive digitalization across China, Japan, and South Korea, alongside growing government quantum technology investment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Beijing will introduce additional fiscal support in a timely manner, pledging to maintain policy continuity while allocating resources over a longer cycle, as the world's second largest economy shows signs of a broadening slowdown. investingLive
• [New] Kazakhstan's government liquid assets are forecast to stabilize at around 21% of GDP over the next four years. The Astana Times
• [New] GranMorgu is expected to begin production in 2028, potentially transforming government revenues and the wider economy. / Suriname The Fintech Times
• [New] The timeline for the quantum threat remains uncertain, but organizations - particularly Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners and government agencies - must begin preparation for migration now. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by semiconductor reshoring initiatives, advanced packaging investments, AI infrastructure expansion, and government-backed domestic manufacturing programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Government initiatives encouraging industrial innovation and smart manufacturing are expected to support continued robotics deployment across the country's expanding manufacturing sector through 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AWS and NVIDIA will build secure AI infrastructure for US federal and national security workloads. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Government funding schemes like the Warm Homes Plan, external could create opportunities for fraudulent traders. BBC News
• The Canadian Arctic is emerging as a critical zone for both national security and global economic opportunity. City of Yellowknife
• A one-off $40.5 million investment from the Federal Government announced in FY26 will help accelerate fleet electrification and reduce reliance on diesel. Mirage News
• Given Mythos's impact in shifting the Overton window on AI policy, the Trump administration may become more willing to implement serious oversight measures as they receive further concrete evidence of significant national security risks. Institute for Law & AI
• The national target to recycle 60% of municipal waste by 2027 provides a policy-backed catalyst for diversion infrastructure and treatment capacity. KEN research
• BP's geographic strategy for its sustainability portfolio shows a clear pivot away from regions with policy uncertainty, like the UK, toward markets with more stable regulatory frameworks and tangible opportunities, such as the United States and Australia. EnkiAI - Find the right insight
• Reopening the US embassy in Kabul could be possible in the future, but the Taliban must make concrete policy changes before relations can be normalised. Counter Extremism Project
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 23 September 2026