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A Future Prognosis

Athena @ Shaping Tomorrow

30 May 2025
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World Outlook
Main factors that cause something to happen globally
By 2030, three transformative forces-climate change, artificial general intelligence (AGI) and quantum computing-will converge, reshaping the global business landscape in ways never seen before. Forbes
While the United Nations Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action sees signatory fashion and textile companies commit to achieving net zero emission by 2050, a majority of businesses around the world have yet to address their roles in climate change. Earth.Org
In a year marked by constant global change and disruption, businesses across Asia face unprecedented challenges. AsiaOne
Global regions, coloured according to number of forecasts
SWOT
Strengths
  • The fast food franchise sector in 2025 presents unprecedented opportunities for investors seeking proven business models with strong growth potential. Startups | Traffic Tail - About founders, entrepreneurs
  • The source of the most reliable profits will be investments in weather warning technologies, based on already proven business models and guaranteeing stable cash flows. Wodne Sprawy
  • Google's restructuring is part of a broader initiative to recalibrate its business model in the face of AI-led disruption in search and advertising, two of its most lucrative verticals. Times of India
Weaknesses
  • While Amazon faces headwinds from macroeconomic variables like inflation and weakening consumer spending, its diversified business model mitigates risks. PandaForecast.com
  • The upcoming Employment Rights Bill-expected to pass in mid-2025 - has sparked concern among SMEs, particularly around compliance and legal risks. PS Human Resources
  • As Singapore accelerates towards the goals of the Green Plan 2030, such as reducing landfill waste by 30% and achieving net zero emissions by 2050, Creativeans provided strategic guidance on integrating sustainable practices into business models. Creativeans -- Creativeans is a leading corporate brand
Opportunities
  • In 2025 alone, companies reinventing their business models will account for US$ 7.1 trillion in redistributed revenues, as value shifts among legacy players and new challengers alike. PwC
  • The landscape of integrated payment management continues evolving rapidly, with emerging technologies and changing consumer expectations creating new opportunities and challenges for Irish hospitality businesses. New Payment Innovation Limited
  • In 2025, companies with vision and courage will leverage GenAI to reimagine their business models and gain a competitive edge. Medium
Threats
  • Risks of global financial markets span across business models. European Central Bank - Banking Supervision
  • The UK is accelerating its clean energy agenda, and several US states are enacting their own ESG disclosure regulations, not to mention that many businesses have already concluded that climate change is, and remains, a principal risk to their businesses. Passle
  • The reported share of rejected loan applications has increased for SMEs, driven by developments in Germany, with banks pointing to higher credit risk for smaller firms. European Central Bank
Influencers
Countries
Cities
People
Organizations
S-Curve

A framework that describes a 4-phase level of maturity to help determine potential and inform innovation strategy.

Weak
autonomous, SME, augmented reality, entrepreneur, quantum computing, artificial intelligence
Emerging
artificial intelligence, SME, company, 5G, entrepreneur, model
Maturing
SME, entrepreneur, company, digital, bank, consumer
Declining
SME, company, entrepreneur, business, GDP, consumer
Sentiment
Past Year: Stable
Compare changing sentiment to a benchmark of all forecasts
By 2030, three transformative forces-climate change, artificial general intelligence (AGI) and quantum computing-will converge, reshaping the global business landscape in ways never seen before. Forbes
By 2030, we envision a world where every business, regardless of scale or sector, harnesses the power of AI and emerging tech to drive transformative change. Small Business UK
PEST
Political
  • Without decisive action, the UK risks becoming a regulatory outlier where innovation is stifled, and entrepreneurs look elsewhere to build their businesses. City AM
  • Business owners are understandably concerned about the impact of tariffs, Canada's response, and what a change in federal leadership will mean for foreign and domestic fiscal policy. Eventbrite
  • Applicants will be expected to show that they will have substance in Ireland, have a viable business model, be adequately capitalised, have appropriate arrangements in place to run a payment institution and comply with fitness and probity requirements. McCann FitzGerald LLP
Economic
  • The credit facility from Citi will improve Maalexi's liquidity, strengthening its ability to procure commodities from exporters at origin, largely from US-based SME producers. Global Trade Review (GTR)
  • At the recent A3 Business Forum, the trade organization said it expects industrial robot sales in North America to have a slow start to the year before rebounding in the second half of 2025. The Robot Report
  • While the acute phase of recent crises may have passed, SMEs face a complex set of challenges that could constrain their growth and development in the coming years. Global Trade Review (GTR)
Social
  • Singapore's pro-business approach is expected to continue in 2025, ensuring a promising future for both local and foreign entrepreneurs seeking success in the Lion City. Paul Hype Page & Co
  • Change will be a defining theme for 2025 - and by 2030, 42% of business leaders will see a blend of in-house and outside experts as the most likely future model of their CRE (construction and real estate) department. Connected World
  • According to PwC, 85% of global insurers believe ESG will impact all functional areas of their business, with climate change mitigation being their primary motivation. Sage Advice US
Technological
  • Evolving Digital Role of CIO: IDC predicts by 2026, as digital transformation becomes core to business strategy, 40% of IT leaders will rise as business leaders to align people, operations and business models with digital technologies. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
  • SMEs often struggle to adopt AI, falling behind larger companies that can take advantage of early gains, suggesting that Budget 2025 could help by providing grants for AI training and implementation. The Independent Singapore News
  • If policymakers were alarmed enough to spend billions to rip and replace Huawei telecommunications equipment or block TikTok due to security concerns, the risks of an AI model deeply embedded in business infrastructure would be even greater. American Enterprise Institute - AEI
Financial Impact
We expect business model changes to generate an additional value of $1.66 trillion in China alone. Treasury Today |
Analysts at IDC report that global spending on cloud services will reach $1.3 trillion in 2025, showcasing the critical role of cloud infrastructure in supporting business operations in a changing work environment. Splunk
South Korea could add $1 trillion to its GDP by 2040 through bold structural reforms, requiring doubled small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) productivity and expanded globally competitive corporations. Information Technology and Innovation Foundation | ITIF
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System Map
Organizations
Sectors
Cities
Countries
People
Scenarios
Creates plausible alternative futures of what can happen and encourages development of a robust, agile response
By 2030, Saudi Arabia will have at least five universities among the top 200 universities in the world; and refocusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by encouraging financial assistance. Medium
The only way the world could hope to tackle the impending disaster of antimicrobial resistance - which estimates suggest could result in 10 million deaths a year by 2050 - was to fix the broken antibiotic business model. Chemistry World
By 2030, damage to the global climate will be irreversible regardless of the ushering in of new technologies and business models. Financial Times
Warnings
Changing proportion of published forecasts
The WannaCry ransomware attack represents one of many examples that used an unpatched SMB (Server Message Block) vulnerability to spread across Windows systems across the globe. Instrumentation and Control Engineering
From Covid-19 to climate change and international politics, disinformation and malign influence are well recognised threats but disinformation and malign influence are rife in world of business and finance, threatening organizations, leaders, and brands. Eventbrite
Solutions
Know how others are tackling issues with this topic
82% of SMBs globally plan to adopt hybrid models moving forward. TrackingTime
Businesses are required to integrate climate risk assessments and scenario modeling into their decision-making, aligning with global frameworks that advocate for enhanced climate-related financial disclosures to identify and mitigate climate-related risks. MIT OpenCourseWare
In the event that there exist no alternatives to Chinese-trained AI models for consumers, businesses, and governments around the world, China will have enormous leeway to shape the global adoption and usage of AI. Atlantic Council
Key topics
Extremes
Investigate what’s transforming or collapsing
In the frigid Canadian Arctic, scientists and entrepreneurs are braving extreme cold to carry out an ambitious experiment that could reshape the future of our planet's ice caps. Sustainability Times
Adapting to the new normal of extreme natural disasters, unpredictable weather patterns, and yet-unknown future effects of climate change requires a sustained effort among businesses, industries, and leaders to adopt principles and practices that balance people and planet with profit. Nutraceuticals World
Ultimately, adaptability will be key, as businesses strive to meet ever-changing consumer demands in a world where convenience and connection coalesce. Vasile Crudu
What's Next
Changing proportion of material mentioning future years
By the start of the next decade, our global business with exhaust-gas treatment systems will have doubled from its 2016 level. Bosch
Business Insider's premium research service, has forecasted the start of the IoT's global proliferation in The IoT Forecast Book 2018 - and the next five years will be transformational for consumers, enterprises, and governments. Business Insider
Questions
Can?
How can SMEs compete with larger firms? Hudson Bid Writers
How can SMEs turn digital audit challenges into growth opportunities? CaptainBiz Blog -
How can a digital audit help SMEs manage regulatory compliance? CaptainBiz Blog -
How?
How do virtual assistants benefit entrepreneurs? Example Article of Tely AI
How are Business Models Evolving for Public-Private Partnerships in Nuclear Plant Life Extension? PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
How can small producers in the mezcal sector, using a decision-making ancestral knowledge management model, make better decisions to innovate new products, services, processes, and business models that allow them to be more competitive? Frontiers
Who?
Who is an entrepreneur who is a great role model for healthcare or life sciences? MedCity News
An entrepreneur who is a little more lucid than real estate developers, but will it be enough? Vogon Today
Two rich, well-known entrepreneurs asking regular human beings, who may be skeptical or unfamiliar with generative AI, to hand over their most personal and consequential health data to a nagging robot? The Atlantic
What?
What are the key business models and pricing structures in subscription and on-demand ownership? Platform Executive
What Determines SME Financial Inclusion in Emerging Economies? Springer Nature Singapore
What are the most cost-effective strategies for SMEs to implement experiential marketing in Singapore? MediaOne
When?
What challenges might SMEs face when integrating AI chatbots, and how can they be overcome? ProfileTree Web Design and Digital Marketing
When should the government step aside and leave the private sector and entrepreneurs take the lead to shape the future? KoncentriK
Which ethical considerations should entrepreneurs keep in mind when integrating AI into their businesses? SheerLuxe
Will?
How will AI redefine the nature of work, collaboration, and the future of global business models? Microsoft Research
Will the current revolutions mint new business models and the next global titans? VentureBeat
How will the US political changes affect the way business is done? Eventbrite
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