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US tariff threats tied to Greenland acquisition heighten global business uncertainty, says GlobalData

The US administration’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, coupled with tariff threats, has escalated into a fast-moving geopolitical and trade crisis with material implications for financial markets, energy and mining, defense, and broader global geopolitics, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. President Donald Trump has described Greenland’s acquisition as an “absolute necessity” […]
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Diagnosed prevalent cases of AMD in Italy projected to increase by 44.09% by 2034, forecasts GlobalData

Diagnosed cases of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are accelerating across the seven major markets (7MM*), with Italy emerging as the fastest-growing hotspot as prevalence is set to rise more than 44% by 2034. This sharp uptick underscores how aging demographics, lifestyle risks, and chronic comorbidities are converging to intensify long-term pressure on ophthalmology care pathways […]
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Diagnosed incident cases of head and neck cancers in urban China to increase at 3.55% AGR during 2024-2034, forecasts GlobalData

Diagnosed incident cases of head and neck cancers (HNCs) are rising steadily across the eight major markets (8MM*), with urban China set to outpace all others as incidence grows at a 3.55% annual rate through 2034. This trend highlights a pivotal epidemiological transition, where aging populations and evolving risk factors are reshaping disease profiles and […]
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GlobalData releases upgraded Ava: a purpose-built AI research analyst that thinks, plans, and works as a member of your team

LONDON, 13 January 2026 – GlobalData Plc, the leading intelligence and productivity platform, announced the launch of its upgraded Ava, the purpose-built AI research analyst. The latest version introduces agentic AI capabilities that enable Ava to reason, plan, and act, delivering trusted insights grounded in GlobalData’s proprietary intelligence ecosystem. Beyond generative AI Since 2024, Ava, […]
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Apple and Google AI partnership is a win-win for both, says GlobalData

Following the news that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology; Anisha Bhatia, Senior Technology Analyst at GlobalData, the leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers her view: “The move signals Apple’s intent to fast-track the long-promised overhaul of Siri’s core artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities—first outlined […]
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Malaysia card payments market to grow by 6.1% in 2025, forecasts GlobalData

The Malaysia card payments market is forecast to grow by 6.1% in 2025 to reach MYR408.5 billion ($89.3 billion), supported by the increasing adoption of electronic payments. The growth is being underpinned by government-led efforts to build digital payment infrastructure, rising adult banking penetration, wider access to bank accounts and payment cards, and the continuing […]
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Meta acquisition of Manus signals shift from AI models to revenue-generating autonomous agents, says GlobalData

Following the news that Meta Platforms has acquired Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup Manus; Murthy Grandhi, Company Profiles Analyst at GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform, offers his view: “Meta is making one of its clearest wagers yet on autonomous AI, agreeing to acquire Manus in a move that underscores how quickly the AI […]
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Telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Philippines to increase at 3.8% CAGR over 2024-2029, forecasts GlobalData

The Philippines telecom and pay-TV services revenue is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from $8 billion in 2024 to $9.7 billion in 2029, mainly supported by the mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, reveals GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Philippines Telecom Operators Country Intelligence […]
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Hong Kong card payments to rise 4.5% in 2025, forecasts GlobalData

The Hong Kong (China SAR) payment card market is mature, yet the total card payment value is forecast to grow by 4.5% in 2025 to reach HKD1.32 trillion ($168.4 billion), supported by the ongoing efforts to promote electronic payments and the steady build-out of acceptance infrastructure, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. […]
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Enterprise ICT market revenue in Australia to register healthy 12.9% CAGR over 2024-2029, forecasts GlobalData

Australia’s enterprise ICT market is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% between 2024 and 2029, driven by the enterprise digital transformation programs with growing adoption of technologies like cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), IoT and cybersecurity solutions, and the government’s push for digitalization, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and […]
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Thailand card payments to rise by 2.7% in 2025, forecasts GlobalData

Thailand’s total card payments market is forecast to grow by 2.7% in 2025 to reach THB2.3 trillion ($65.4 billion), supported by the expansion of payment acceptance infrastructure, government-led financial inclusion initiatives, and the increasing adoption of contactless payments, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that the total […]
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India venture capital momentum defies global funding headwinds in 2025, reveals GlobalData

India’s venture capital (VC) market strengthened its global standing in 2025, recording year-on-year (YoY) double-digit growth in both deal volumes and values during January-November despite persistent volatility across major economies. The divergence from declining trends in other key markets signals rising investor conviction in India’s startup fundamentals, positioning the country as a strategic destination for […]
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Patent cliff looms over global pharma industry, says GlobalData

The pharmaceutical industry is set to face a significant patent cliff over the coming years as several blockbuster drugs lose market exclusivity, increasing exposure to biosimilar and generic competition. This wave is expected to create substantial revenue and pricing pressures across the industry, according to  GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s latest report, […]
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AI remains the most impactful technology in the pharmaceutical sector, says GlobalData

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly reshape the global pharmaceutical landscape, as companies look to embed it across research, development and commercialization. As the industry faces mounting pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver better patient outcomes, AI-driven technologies are becoming essential tools to maintain competitiveness and accelerate transformation across the pharmaceutical value chain, […]
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AI-driven digital workplaces set to accelerate in 2026, says GlobalData

Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated digital workplaces in 2025, fuelling trends such as rising adoption of agentic AI, increased platform interoperability, expansion of contact centers, greater support for sales teams, and growing popularity of mobile solutions. Those trends will accelerate in 2026 making it an intriguing year, says GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. Gregg […]
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China’s biopharma ascent signals structural shift in global drug development leadership, says GlobalData

China’s rise as a biopharma innovator is reshaping global drug development, underpinned by regulatory reform and a rapidly deepening pipeline. Now accounting for one-fifth of drugs in development worldwide, China has overtaken Europe and moved beyond “me-too” models. Its growing strength across advanced biologics signals a structural shift global pharma can no longer ignore across […]
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Vulnerable UK customers consider insurance application too time-consuming, finds GlobalData

Many vulnerable customers cite challenges with the insurance application process, while a significant proportion are denied a policy altogether. Some are left feeling uneasy and judged about the insurance application process, suggesting the industry has some way to go to improve processes, reveals a survey by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. According to […]
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Global macroeconomic round-up 2025 and what to watch out for in 2026: a data-led view for business leaders by GlobalData

As 2025 progressed, the global economy had largely moved beyond post-COVID distortions, but growth remained uneven and the path into 2026 looks fragile. A comparatively strong first half of 2025, helped by companies advancing imports, swift supply-chain reconfiguration, and targeted fiscal support, gave way to softer momentum as tighter financial conditions and elevated policy uncertainty […]
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