Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR in the coming year, driven by extensive infrastructure development, population growth, and quick urbanization in emerging economies. Precedence Research
• [New] By end-user sector, the industrial sector segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR from 2026 to 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Large-scale programmes such as the National Infrastructure Pipeline, outlining more than USD1.4trn of planned investment across energy, transport and urban development, further expand opportunities for private and foreign capital through PPPs. Passle
• [New] The healthtech opportunity particularly shines in B2B healthcare infrastructure and AI-powered diagnostics, two areas seeing sustained capital deployment in 2026. Wellows
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the highest rate with a CAGR of 15.7%, driven by great, untapped demand and rapidly improving digital infrastructure across major economies. Persistence Market Research
• [New] OPEC oil, gas OPEC will remain a central pillar for energy security, infrastructure development, and agricultural stability at least through 2026, even as renewable sources gain traction. Farmonaut
• [New] We expect to increasingly help sponsors, utilities and industrials use cross-border M&A, carve-outs and joint ventures to build resilient Italian platforms that combine renewables, storage and infrastructure with a balanced allocation of regulatory, grid and revenue risk. Passle
• [New] As electrolyzer deployment accelerates worldwide, membranes and electrodes will remain the cornerstone of green hydrogen infrastructure. Precedence Research
• [New] Tesla said it expects capital expenditures to be in excess of $20 billion in 2026, driven by AI initiatives and expanded manufacturing and infrastructure. Benzinga
• [New] Digital identity infrastructure could add 3-6% to GDP in developing economies by 2030. CryptoRank
• [New] The Big 7 are expected to spend around $650 billion on AI-related infrastructure in 2026 alone (including on data centers, chips, energy, etc), on top of an already extraordinary $450 billion spent in 2025. IT-Online
• [New] AI is driving significant energy savings in industrial applications, transportation, and buildings, with potential energy savings of 8% by 2035 across sectors like light industry and transport. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) will account for well over 80% of global energy demand growth this decade, as well as much new infrastructure investment. David Carlin's Digest: Your Guide to a Changing World
• [New] In 2026, the global spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and software is projected to reach 2.52 trillion dollars, representing a 44% year-over-year increase as organizations shift from experimental pilots to core production scaling. icertglobal.com
• [New] Air taxis and passenger drones are expected to grow at a blistering 22.62% CAGR from 2026 to 2033, fueled by urban air mobility advancements and investments in passenger drone infrastructure. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] Projected 4.3% increase in oil demand for infrastructure development from 2025 into 2026, as large-scale projects in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa accelerate. Farmonaut
• [New] Emerging regions, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Latin America, present significant opportunities as healthcare infrastructure improves, aging populations grow, and demand for innovative, accessible treatments to manage osteoporosis and prevent fractures rises. Precedence Research
• [New] The tech sector will dominate M&A activity in 2026 more than ever, driven by relentless innovation and digital transformation across industries. Benchmark International
• [New] As networks mature, satellite will be core to global digital and IoT infrastructure. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Companies race to operationalize AI, navigate cyber threats, and adapt to new financial realities as regulatory scrutiny and technological innovation accelerate worldwide. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] When the threat landscape demands decisive action, CISA will direct FCEB agencies to strengthen cyber resilience and build a stronger, safer digital infrastructure for America's future. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
• [New] By 2026, the pace of innovation will be defined by how well companies adapt, govern, and scale AI responsibly. MEXC

Last updated: 15 February 2026