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SIGEP Asia and Restaurant Asia draw 14,000 trade visitors in Singapore
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SIGEP Asia 2026 and Restaurant Asia 2026 ended in Singapore after three days at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, drawing more than 14,000 trade visitors and more than 400 exhibitors from 43 countries.
Synthetic biology market seen hitting $105B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global synthetic biology market will grow from $21.12 billion in 2025 to $105.04 billion by 2035. The forecast points to lower gene synthesis costs, AI-enabled bioengineering and government biomanufacturing…
National Space Society backs new U.S. space transportation policy
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The National Space Society is urging rapid implementation of a new federal space transportation policy, saying it could strengthen U.S. launch, reentry and on-orbit capabilities.
Medical imaging market seen reaching $133.95 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global medical imaging market will grow from $83.65 billion in 2025 to $133.95 billion by 2035, driven by aging populations, chronic disease growth and AI-enabled workflow gains.
Pope Leo XIV meets Iberdrola leaders on electrification and decarbonization
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Pope Leo XIV met Friday at the Vatican with Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán and CEO Pedro Azagra, according to the Holy See’s daily bulletin.
Remote patient monitoring market seen hitting $438.77 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global remote patient monitoring market will grow from $79.48 billion in 2025 to $438.77 billion by 2035, driven by chronic disease burden, wearable adoption and value-based care.
Wearable medical device market seen reaching $167.8 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global wearable medical device market will climb from $44.5 billion in 2025 to $167.8 billion by 2035, driven by remote patient monitoring, chronic disease management and advances in biosensing.
Sisters of the Valley launch federally recognized nonprofit ministry
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The Sisters of the Valley have launched a new tax-exempt ministry in California to house the group’s spiritual and charitable work and to back a long-term push for affordable urban housing.
Straits Connect 2026 pushes Singapore-India ties beyond trade
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The Indian Scholars’ Association drew more than 350 people and 25 speakers to its inaugural Straits Connect in Singapore on Aug. 24, using the event to spotlight the Singapore-India relationship and the role of alumni, professionals and community…
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
Main Street Economics warns debt path could trigger fiscal cliff
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Main Street Economics founder Les Rubin says the U.S. is heading toward a fiscal cliff as debt, deficits and long-term entitlement obligations grow faster than the government can manage.
Georgia forum will feature personal stories on political and policy changes
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Third Act Georgia and Indivisible Cobb will host a public forum in Marietta on Aug. 27 where veterans, immigrants, civil servants and others will share how recent government actions have altered their lives.
Next Street launches research institute focused on small business economy
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Next Street on August 18, 2026 launched the Next Street Institute, a research arm aimed at helping leaders understand how AI, reindustrialization, demographic shifts and capital flows are reshaping America’s small business economy.
Pole Star Defense executive to discuss hidden trade risks on GovExec webcast
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Pole Star Defense Chief Data & Analytics Officer Saleem Khan will join a GovExec webcast on Aug. 26 to discuss how governments can spot hidden risks in global trade before they trigger sanctions breaches, supply disruptions or security crises.
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
BankIslami marks Pakistan Independence Day with government and business leaders
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BankIslami hosted a reception in Karachi on Aug. 17 to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day, drawing senior government, police, diplomatic and private-sector figures.
Family caregiving emerges as a trillion-dollar economic force
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New national data shows 63 million Americans provided care in the past year, putting family caregiving at the center of the U.S. workforce and care economy.
Safe Pro says Q2 revenue jumped 1,336% on government AI contracts
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Safe Pro Group reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue and 75% AI gross margins as U.S. Army and Air Force contract activity expanded.
Quantum Australia says its programs generated $83.1M in economic value
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Quantum Australia says new independent modelling shows its national programs have generated $83.1 million in economic value over five years and helped launch 15 quantum companies.
Asana co-founder Justin Rosenstein set for Iceland Eclipse keynote on redesigning the economy
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Justin Rosenstein will speak at Iceland Eclipse in Reykjavik on Aug. 13, joining a moderated keynote on how economic and technology systems shape public outcomes and how democratic participation could change them.
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