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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] The introduction of the ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 aircraft will enable AirBorneo to enhance passenger experience, operational reliability and service capability. Borneo Post Online
• [New] As competition in space technology intensifies, there are growing concerns that the security burden on neighboring countries, including South Korea, will only increase.
• [New] Despite India's embrace of bilateral dealmaking, diplomats at the World Trade Organization in Geneva say they do not expect India - long a blocker of WTO reform - to radically alter its approach. Financial Times
• [New] BYD will begin full retail sales of the small electric hatchback Dolphin to general customers at dealerships nationwide starting on the 11th. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] As autonomous driving alternatives converge on E2E in 2026, a competitive structure will form between alliance based and closed strategies. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] Global EV sales are expected to keep growing in 2026, but rising policy uncertainty by country and a slowdown in new demand in some regions are likely to shift attention from pure EVs toward eco friendly powertrains such as hybrids. KyungHyangSinmun
• [New] Geely, which owns Zeekr and Lynk & Co and reported 2025 sales exceeding 3 million vehicles, aims to sell over 6.5 million globally by 2030. Jing Daily
• [New] On Taiwan, Xi warned Washington to exercise caution in arms sales to the self-ruled island, which Beijing claims as its own territory and has vowed to retake by force if necessary. Space War
• [New] The first PAZ-2 satellite is expected to enter service by mid 2031, providing an overlap period with the current PAZ mission and enabling a smooth transition for existing users. Space Daily
• [New] The WEF 2026 Report highlights 44% of workers' skills will be disrupted by AI, making AI training and AI certification an important consideration to stay relevant. https://www.usaii.org/ai-insights/top-emerging-technolo
• [New] Evolving privacy frameworks and cross-border licensure rules will shape how organizations architect virtual care programs in 2026. Talencio
• [New] Over 40% of health plan and health system executives expect care-delivery transformation to significantly shape their organizational strategy in 2026. Talencio
• [New] As more firms attempt to scale in 2026, they will face greater exposure to system-reliability issues, data-quality constraints, integration hurdles, and skilled talent shortages. Allianz.com
• [New] Just one month into 2026, renewed geopolitical tensions - including developments in Iran and Greenland - are already testing risk strategies that organizations spent months preparing. Default
• [New] People are the first and best line of defence against malicious insider threats and organizations should act now to safeguard their people and assets. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] By service type, the technology advisory (GRC tools, compliance monitoring) segment is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR of approximately 12% between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] As 2026 begins, Democratic members of the Senate Finance Committee are signaling that prescription drug pricing will be a central pillar of their health policy strategy. AJMC
• [New] Gen AI and agentic AI are not incremental add-ons - they are a new software era that will redefine products, business models, and operations. DIGITAL STORM weekly
• [New] By 2026, leading organizations will rely on real-time monitoring, automated evidence collection, and ongoing controls validation to maintain compliance readiness at all times. Metricstream
• [New] In 2026, organizations operating in critical infrastructure will need unified Cyber GRC strategies that span both digital and physical domains. Metricstream
• [New] NHS organizations across England are being encouraged to adopt AI-powered notetaking tools, which early trials suggest could free up clinicians to spend nearly a quarter more time with patients. UKAuthority
• [New] Two new pilot projects, funded by the UK Space Agency, will explore how satellite data and digital tools can help farmers improve decision-making, increase productivity, and enhance environmental sustainability. UKAuthority

Last updated: 09 February 2026