Global Scans · Resilience · Weekly Summary

• [New] Singapore's economy has remained resilient, with robust growth in the first half of 2026 and momentum expected to continue. CNA
• [New] The gold / silver ratio widened as silver underperformed gold, though resilient industrial demand and a projected 2026 supply deficit continue to underpin the medium-term picture. NordFX
• [New] The dollar can still benefit from high U.S. yields, resilient growth and safe-haven demand if geopolitical risks intensify. investing.com
• [New] Spain remained resilient, rising 4.3% across its major gateways, although airport operator AENA has warned that demand could soften during the peak summer season. DFNI
• [New] Food Ingredients First explored how a late-June heatwave that killed millions of broiler chickens in France exposed the growing climate risks facing Europe's livestock sector - and what it means for animal welfare, farm infrastructure, and the urgent need to build more heat-resilient food systems. CNS Media
• [New] A deadly heatwave exposed the growing climate and animal welfare risks facing Europe's livestock sector and intensified calls for more resilient farm infrastructure. CNS Media
• [New] Given that many of the IoT devices are connected to sensitive environments, such as healthcare, finance, or critical infrastructure, the CRA ensures that they remain resilient in the face of increasing cyber threats. cavliwireless.com
• [New] Lessons learned from recent global disruptions have made supply chain resilience a top priority. AOL.com
• [New] The Australian government said organizations that understand and apply the new isolation guidance will be better positioned to maintain continuity of critical services during periods of disruption while strengthening their overall cyber resilience. OpenGov Asia
• [New] Growing America's leadership will require policies that encourage continued investment in semiconductor research, manufacturing, workforce development, trade, and supply chain resilience. Semiconductor Industry Association
• [New] Taiwan to hold internet disruption simulations in preparations for conflict with Beijing Taiwan will simulate widespread mobile internet disruptions next month as part of expanding urban resilience drills designed to prepare for natural disasters and potential military conflict with China. CYFIRMA
• [New] By deepening international partnerships and creating new opportunities for Canadian businesses, Canada is building a stronger, more resilient economy that works for Canadians. Mirage News
• [New] Consumer resilience and AI-led investment should continue supporting growth through 2027. LinkedIn
• [New] The energy transition is entering a more disruptive and challenging phase, making enterprise resilience an increasingly important priority for business leaders. Mirage News
• Regulation should focus on capability, risk and enforceable controls rather than model openness alone, while recognising that resilient institutions must adapt to a world where powerful AI tools are widely available. Mishcon de Reya LLP
• Avolta reported turnover of CHF6.57bn for the first half of 2026, delivering what the travel retailer described as a resilient performance despite geopolitical disruption in the Middle East and the ramp-up of major operations at New York JFK and Shanghai Pudong airports. DFNI
• China's completion of an integrated and resilient PNT architecture that includes signals from space, eLoran and fiber ensuring it can withstand GNSS disruption. Inside GNSS - Global Navigation Satellite Systems Engin
• The past week's events have underscored both the vulnerabilities and the resilience of South Korean communities in the face of nature's unpredictable power. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• The EU Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA) mandates implementing a Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) policy to enhance cybersecurity within the European Union, particularly for products such as IoT devices. cavliwireless.com

Last updated: 10 August 2026