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• The energy transition needed to reach net zero emissions will create about 30 million new jobs related to clean energy technologies by 2030, many of which require additional skills and training. IEA
• On Friday, the credit ratings agency said its decision was based on Israel's projected higher budget deficit due to increased military spending, saying it expects Israel's defence spending to be nearly double the level of 2022 by the end of 2024 and potentially rise even higher in the coming years. CNN
• Kiev now faces a potential disruption in supplies of military aid from the United States, its biggest backer, as Republican lawmakers block a $60 billion aid package over demands for deep changes in U.S. border policy. RFE/RL
• Increased Defence Spending: Global geopolitical tensions and the evolving threat environment have led to increased demand for military equipment and technologies. Yahoo Finance
• Concerns arise when dealing with China, which tends to import not only capital but also labour, potentially depriving the local population of job opportunities and family incomes. Colombo Gazette
• How water scarcity poses comparatively much greatest risks to employment in low-income countries, where 80% of jobs are water dependent (compared to only 50% in hi-income countries). United Nations
• South Africans will be eager to hear concrete plans for economic growth, job creation, and measures to tackle the cost of living. Gauteng News
• In addition to affordable housing values and extensive job opportunities, Alberta is well known for its position on taxation, with no provincial sales tax and zero land transfer tax on residential real estate. MarketScreener
• Around 300 UK jobs from a previous Thales support contract will be sustained, and a further 150 STEM jobs and apprenticeships will be created across Faslane, Glasgow, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Stockport, Somerset, Sussex and Bristol. Sky News
• Biden hopes that the economy that he is selling with higher wages and better jobs - alongside a sturdy democracy and protecting women's rights - will be enough for people to look past the rising prices of the past few years. The Independent
• College graduates are worried about their work readiness and potential to secure jobs due to the rapid emergence of generative AI, while employers acknowledge how the hiring landscape is being changed quickly by the new technology. eLearningInside News
• Concerns about AI eliminating jobs: According to a recent study, roughly two-thirds of workers in the United States and Europe will be impacted by generative AI, with generative AI substituting up to one-fourth of current work. Deloitte Insights
• Washington, given the unfavorable experiences from the Iraq and Afghanistan invasions, is reluctant to accept the risk of a ground invasion in Iran, a country claimed to possess advanced military capabilities, particularly in missiles and drones. Hasht-e Subh
• While any sort of Russian ground campaign against Britain might appear far-fetched, the Ukraine war had revalidated arguments that a credible military capability requires both investment and scale. iNews
• The attacks by the United States inside Iraq and Syria are a strategic error that will only add to tensions and instability in the Middle East heightened by Israel's military campaign in Gaza. Al Jazeera
• The competition between China and the United States, characterised by the escalation of their naval presence and active participation in military exercises, is anticipated to endure throughout 2024, signalling a sustained and potentially intensifying competition for dominance in the South China Sea. 9DASHLINE
• Taking action to foster a supportive business environment for companies that use recovered resources in Ontario will help drive additional recycling, create more jobs, reduce greenhouse gases and extend the life of existing landfills. Ontario.ca
• More than one million displaced Palestinians fear a new Israeli military onslaught after the Israeli defence minister pledged to attack Rafah, an area once described as a safe zone. Al Jazeera
• The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, registering a stronger-than-expected gain to kick off 2024 and underscoring the resilience of the US economy in an election year. CNN
• Initiatives like railway corridors, metro expansion, Vande Bharat trains, and new airports will bolster efficiency and create jobs. Thermal Control Business Update | HVAC-R Industry
• In conflict, the U.S. could target Chinese command and control to ensure its naval and air assets survive, which Chinse military leaders could interpret as the first phase of a counterforce strike on Chinese nuclear capabilities. SpringerLink
• Continued EU financial support for Ukraine will strengthen long-term economic and financial stability, which is no less important than military assistance and sanctions pressure on Russia. The Independent
• Military and defence use of AM equipment will become more dominant as a use case due to the present global situation and will help to refurbish the old equipment, which many armed forces are struggling with in an on-demand repair initiative. 3D Printing Industry

Last updated: 11 February 2024