Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Manufacturing in a Fragmented World
China’s industrial output grew by nearly 6% in 2024 and the country continues to dominate the manufacturing sector globally, which underpins its export growth.
As tariffs begin to take effect and China’s services sector ramps up, what is the outlook for both the traditional and new sources of production?
Source: United Nations (video statements)
As the Secretary General has said, anniversaries are a time to look back and celebrate, but it is only natural, especially in a period of turbulence and tumult, to look ahead and ask central questions: How can we be the most effective Organization that we can be? How can we be more nimble, coordinated and fit to face the challenges of today, the next decade, and indeed the next 80 years?
The Under-Secretary-General for Policy, Mr. Guy Ryder explains that the UN80 Initiative is anchored in answering these questions – and equipping our organization in an era of extraordinary uncertainty.
Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will hold a one-off evidence session, on Asteroids and planetary defence at 9.45am, on Tuesday 24 June following a 15 minute innovation showcase.
The session will highlight the current climate, science and research on asteroids. The session will focus on what they are, technological advancement of detection, composition benefits.
The Committee will hear from experts in each of these fields and explore progress. Additionally, the session will look at the scientific advancements, examine the national and international policy response in a global emergency and future focus areas.
Source: European Commission (video statements)
On 24 June 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen makes her opening statement at the 2025 NATO Summit.
NATO Allies will take decisions in The Hague, the Netherlands to make NATO a stronger, fairer and more lethal Alliance. We live in a more dangerous world, and this is a critical moment for our security. Allies are coming together to reinforce their cooperation and their commitment to NATO.
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Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Public Service Commission releases the pulse bulletin covering the period 01 April to 30 June 2025
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
President Cyril Ramaphosa conducts oversight visit to Steve Biko Hospital
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Where Is Belt and Road Heading?
Since the Belt and Road Initiative was launched over 10 years ago, China has established collaboration with over 150 countries and 30 international organizations and facilitated over $380 billion in cumulative two-way investment with countries along the road.
Amid geoeconomic shifts, how have these projects measured up to their objectives and what new directions might this initiative take?
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Trade: Trends and Endgames
With heightened uncertainty on increased tariffs, the risk of geoeconomic fragmentation is growing.
How has the trade landscape shifted compared to recent years and how can leaders look beyond the current volatility?
Source: European Central Bank (video statements)
ECB Research Bulletin by Andrea Caggese, Andrea Chiavari, Sampreet Goraya and Carolina Villegas Sanchez.
Read more: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/research-publications/resbull/2025/html/ecb.rb250429~6f9636652d.en.html
The Research Bulletin features a selection of recent work on policy-relevant topics by ECB economists. Published on a monthly basis, the articles in the Research Bulletin are intended for a general audience.
The views expressed in each article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the European Central Bank and the Eurosystem.
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Honest Conversation on Climate
A decade after the Paris Agreement, policies and politics have evolved but the associated risks from climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss remain. Although the narrative is shifting towards energy security, national and regional actors are still looking towards innovative solutions to climate challenges.
How are government and business commitments shifting and what could change mean for industries that have been preparing for future green growth?
