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] Vanuatu has established important digital foundations, including the National ID system, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity capabilities, connectivity infrastructure and emerging digital innovation opportunities. Abt Global
• [New] The threat actors targeting critical infrastructure in 2026 are patient, technically sophisticated, and well-resourced. Shieldworkz
• [New] Gartner has revised its IT spending forecast upwards due to an expected surge in AI-related infrastructure investment. IT Pro
• [New] Industry forecasts project investment in logistics automation will exceed $100 billion globally by 2026. Automate X
• [New] In India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways projects commercial vehicle sales reaching 5 million units annually by 2030 as logistics infrastructure investment accelerates under the PM Gati Shakti national master plan. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Global infrastructure development is expected to require investments of US$ 106 trillion by 2040. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• [New] Meta's capital spending will surpass Alphabet's in absolute terms in 2026, but unlike Alphabet, Meta's business model remains driven by advertising rather than building core infrastructure. IMD business school for management and leadership cours
• [New] Asia will require US$ 26 trillion in infrastructure investment through 2030, a significant portion of which encompasses logistics and transportation, creating a favorable operating environment for 3 PL expansion. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 02 August 2026