Global Scans · Social · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: In the years to come, social commerce will become more widespread and the level of personalization will improve with advanced AI solutions & chatbots. The number of worldwide social media users is projected to grow from 2.1 billion in 2016 to 2.5 billion by 2018.

• [New] Incentives to increase companies' manufacturing in the U.S. will create a greater need for automation, digitalization and communication for industrial applications which is positive for HMS. HMS Networks AB
• [New] Be open to projects that will deliver the biggest impact for Scotland's economy and include focussing on key industries including manufacturing; professional scientific and technical; information and communications as well as clean energy sectors. Scottish Enterprise Newsroom
• [New] Trump has been complaining on social media that Japan will not import rice from the US, while the US imports a large number of cars from the Asian country. Business Insider
• [New] Demand for launch services, particularly for small satellites, is expected to remain robust, fueled by increasing needs for data, communication, and Earth observation. KappaSignal
• [New] The impact of the massive spending bill President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers - a segment of the population that's particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net. UCLA Center X
• [New] The hospital cuts will lead to 34,000 lost hospital jobs and an additional 29,000 lost related jobs, and create a cumulative $14.4 billion in lost hospital-generated economic activity, devastating communities across New York. Governor Kathy Hochul
• [New] As China has become one of the global leaders in communication technology innovation, its experience in the digital economy and building e-government could provide an important reference for many countries, including Tajikistan. https://vir.com.vn/
• [New] US President Donald Trump's threatened 30% tariff on South African exports is set to deal an economic blow to a community he has vocally and controversially championed: white farmers. Polity.org.za
• [New] One of the challenges facing the U.S. in the 21st century will be to ensure that Americans who incur disability at any age have access to the health and social support services they need to become or remain integrated and valued members of their communities. ASPE
• [New] If we have warning that a solar storm is on its way, we can take steps to protect electrical grids, communications systems, and satellites in Earth orbit. Climate Cosmos
• [New] AI could make income inequality worse, mainly benefiting tech companies and top workers, while putting more pressure on social safety nets and increasing the risk of political unrest. Remote Staff
• [New] As the Middle East continues to position itself as a hub for sustainable energy and digital transformation, private markets will remain at the forefront-powering growth, fostering cross-border collaboration, and delivering long-term value for investors and communities alike. A&O Shearman
• [New] As of 2025, amid tensions between Iran and Israel, a fake AI-generated video of US President Donald Trump saying that Pakistan will destroy Israel if Israel attacks Iran was shared on social media. Paradigm Shift
• [New] Measles risk is higher in U.S. communities with low vaccination rates in areas with active measles outbreaks or with close social and/or geographic linkages to areas with active measles outbreaks. Yahoo News
• [New] The US emphasis on environmental standards and community engagement represents another point of differentiation, with potential for more sustainable resource development that addresses local concerns. Discovery Alert
• [New] SpaceX's Starlink: With ambitions for 22,000 satellites by 2030, Starlink is democratizing broadband access and could capture 15% of global communications spending.
• [New] By assessing community food markets in Glasgow, another project will determine the impact of community food markets in food deserts, incorporating art and food literacy to promote healthier eating. CNS Media.
• [New] The city of New York has used geo systems to develop a comprehensive plan for reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality, while the city of Los Angeles has used GIS to identify areas of high crime risk and develop targeted community policing initiatives. Data Pipeline Hub
• [New] The Gitlaxt'aamiks Village Government in British Columbia will receive $2.8 million to purchase and install electric heat pumps in community homes. CNW Group
• [New] The Hekiten + scenario assumes a world in which governments will rapidly implement measures to achieve the 1.5 °C target, and various decarbonization technologies will be provide for society at a very fast pace, achieving the 2050 CN. Idemitsu Kosan
• [New] While not applicable to the import of cultural goods into the UK, any cultural goods being transported into an EU member state will be subject to the Regulation at the point of import. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• [New] Climate change has emerged as the defining environmental and political challenge of 2025, with scientific evidence demonstrating that the planet is experiencing unprecedented warming patterns that threaten to fundamentally alter global ecosystems, economic systems, and human civilization itself. Hot Topics
• [New] Defence Industrial Base companies with Israeli research ties face a particularly elevated risk as Iran deploys sophisticated social engineering and exploits unpatched vulnerabilities. authentic8

Last updated: 14 July 2025