Global Scans · Proximity Tech · Weekly Summary

• [New] In the near future of satellite technology, satellite constellations supporting space-based 5G networks will manage data in space, seamlessly integrating more devices and transporting data at higher speeds globally, even in the most remote locations. TechAnnouncer
• [New] Sector plays a critical role in underpinning European security by protecting energy supply, interconnector, and telecoms infrastructure, in an increasingly volatile world, making Europe more resilient to geopolitical and climate threats. Image Line
• [New] Total telecom service revenue in Cameroon will increase at a five-year CAGR of 4.6% over 2024-2029, driven by growth in mobile data and fixed broadband services. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects the Brent crude oil price to fall to near $60 per barrel by the end of the year and to average about $59 per barrel in 2026. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Tankers are ablaze near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, amid the Israel-Iran conflict, raising fears of supply disruptions. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] The likelihood of co-ordinated attacks using hijacked or self-made AVs [autonomous vehicles] in the near future, ie five to ten years, is moderate to high and should be on the radar of all national security services and practitioners in the UK as a possible threat. The Times
• [New] The latest exchanges began after Israel targeted Iranian energy installations and defence facilities, including the world's largest gas field and oil depots in Tehran, causing significant destruction and civilian disruption. DigameXtra
• [New] The strategic implications could pressure Amazon to adopt more aggressive pricing strategies or increase R&D spend, which may weigh on its margins in the near term. PandaForecast.com
• [New] Global markets for wheat, maize, rice, and soybeans remain broadly stable, with no major supply disruptions expected in the near term. World Bank
• [New] Israel and Iran have exchanged a fresh wave of attacks, stoking fears of a wider conflict after Israel expanded its surprise campaign with a strike on the world's biggest gas field. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] CSES-2 will monitor global electromagnetic fields, ionospheric and atmospheric conditions in near real-time, and detect electromagnetic anomalies linked to geological or human activities, as well as thunderstorm and lightning events. SpaceNews
• [New] The unfolding Middle East crisis extended to Iran's energy infrastructure as Israel launched an attack on a giant gas field in the Persian Gulf, threatening further turmoil for markets. financialpost
• [New] The successful strike near a major international hub underscored a critical shift in the threat environment, revealing the growing capacity of Iran-aligned groups to bypass traditional missile defences and directly threaten vital civilian infrastructure within Israeli airspace. HOZINT | Horizon Intelligence
• [New] Growing doubts about whether the US will be able to sign new trade deals with its key trading partners in time before the next deadline is also a significant tailwind in the near term. investing.com
• [New] Total telecom revenue in Slovakia will grow at a CAGR of 4.4% over 2024-2029, supported by growth in mobile data service revenue and fixed broadband service revenue. Research and Markets
• [New] In the near term, debt reduction takes priority over M&A, supported by strong cash flows and a disciplined financial strategy, with the objective of reducing the leverage ratio to below 2.5 x by 2027. PostEurop
• [New] The embedding of artificial intelligence into the search journey stands to disrupt ad revenue models, but Google's dominance in search advertising will likely persist in the near term, aided by SMEs. B&T
• [New] U.S. carloads for autos are down LSD to begin '25, and we do not expect carloads to improve in the near term, largely due to tariff uncertainty and higher interest rates. Railway Age
• [New] Accurately forecasting solar activity would carry significant implications for human activity on or near Earth, where solar flares can disrupt radio communication and even endanger astronauts. Smithsonian Magazine
• [New] New devices based on quantum technologies could have various applications in improving aircraft navigation systems, in which precise acceleration measurement is used to achieve positioning data - or even by leveraging the earth's magnetic field. Airbus
• [New] The U.S. remains cautious, understanding that while Huawei may be restricted today, China's rapid advancements mean that the balance of power in technology could shift in the near future. Influencer Magazine UK
• [New] When a figure like Nvidia's CEO signals confidence in the near-term potential of quantum technology, it validates years of research and investment. Wealth Daily
• In the near future some significant changes will be made to Dutch corporate law, with the chief aim of achieving greater simplicity and reducing the burden for businesses. Legal Business

Last updated: 23 June 2025