Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile delivers remarks at SPIEF’25 plenary following the remarks of H.E Vladimir Putin.
AMNC25 Chief Economists Briefing
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
The global economic outlook has darkened considerably, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest survey of chief economists.
Gain expert insights and actionable perspectives from leading chief economists on the outlook for global growth amid geopolitical uncertainty and technological disruption.
Speakers:
Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist, S&P Global
Santitarn Sathirathai, Adviser, Future Economy, Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)
Aparna Bharadwaj, Global Leader, Global Advantage Practice; Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Thomas Hale, Shanghai Correspondent, The Financial Times
This is the full audio from a session at the AMNC25 in Tianjin, China on 24 June, 2025.
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Deputy President Paul Mashatile in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport in Moscow.
Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)
Deputy President Paul Mashatile arrives in Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport in Moscow.
The First EU Space Law
Source: European Commission (video statements)
The European Union is introducing its first EU Space Law on 25 June 2025 to respond to a rapidly evolving space sector. With more satellites and private actors in orbit than ever before, clear and consistent rules are needed.
The new law aims to support innovation, ensure safety, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global space economy. It’s a key step toward a more secure and strategic European presence in space.
Pivoting Workforce
Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)
Pivoting Workforce
With an active population of over 1 billion, the Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of workforce transformation. As AI and emerging technologies reshape industries, the region has the opportunity to harness entrepreneurial talent, upskill its workers, boost productivity and advance regional mobility.
How are leaders harnessing human capital and technological know-how to create a new working environment that balances innovation and worker well-being?
Manufacturing in a Fragmented World
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?
UN80 Initiative: What it is and why it matters to the world | United Nations
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.
UK Asteroids and planetary defence – Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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.
2025 NATO Summit: President von der Leyen’s Opening Statement
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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