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Samsung SDI’s buy out of GM’s stake in battery JV signals flexible ownership strategy for ESS growth, says GlobalData

Samsung SDI has acquired General Motors’ (GM) 49.99% stake in their joint venture SynergyCells, becoming the sole owner of the battery cell plant under construction in New Carlisle, Indiana, US. The two firms are ending the joint-venture structure, citing weaker-than-expected EV demand, while agreeing to continue R&D collaboration on next-generation prismatic battery cells. Samsung SDI’s […]
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Type 2 diabetes across 7MM faces growing comorbidity burden amid rising obesity and aging, reveals GlobalData

Type 2 diabetes is carrying a growing burden of comorbidities across the seven major markets (7MM*), with hypertension emerging as the most prevalent diagnosed condition among patients with the disease. Higher BMI, sedentary lifestyles, poor diets, and aging populations are intensifying this burden, highlighting the need for more comprehensive disease management and prevention strategies, according […]
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AI and ML emerge as cornerstones of predictive maintenance in power industry, says GlobalData

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming foundational to predictive maintenance (PdM) across the power industry, enabling utilities to learn the normal operating behavior of critical grid assets and identify early indicators of deterioration. By continuously analysing operational and sensor data, these technologies surface anomalies and emerging failure modes before they escalate, supporting […]
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Joint venture with TSMC sparks influencer discussion over Sony’s shift to physical AI hardware powerhouse, reveals GlobalData

Sony and TSMC have dominated influencers’ conversations on X following reports of a potential JPY1 trillion ($6.3 billion) investment in a joint venture to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors in Kumamoto, Japan. Influencers have focused on its potential role in the emerging “physical AI” ecosystem, where robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, and AI-enabled machines need […]
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China telecom and pay-TV services revenue to increase at 1.3% CAGR over 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData

The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in China is forecast to increase at a modest compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3% during 2025-30, supported by growth in the mobile data and fixed broadband segments, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s China Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report reveals that the  country’s […]
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Long-acting therapies continue to gain momentum in HIV, says GlobalData

The next phase of competition in the HIV market will be defined not only by achieving viral suppression, but by improving treatment adherence, reducing medication burden and delivering more convenient treatment options, with long-acting therapies at the forefront, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData forecasts that the HIV market across the […]
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Toyota and Ford dominate automotive sports sponsorship across Americas in 2025, reveals GlobalData

Vehicle manufacturers dominate the automotive sector’s sports sponsorships, as they have the biggest marketing budgets and use sponsorships to build broad brand awareness and support new model launches across large regions. Across the Americas region, automotive brands’ sports sponsorship spending has risen by 18.6% since 2020. Toyota is the largest spending and most active automotive […]
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2026 FIFA World Cup sets new benchmark for sports ticketing revenue, reveals GlobalData

The 2026 FIFA World Cup shattered tournament attendance records, underscoring the extraordinary commercial pull of soccer across North America. With 89% of matches achieving at least 99% capacity and 69% selling out, FIFA’s ticketing strategy has delivered significant revenue gains, while potentially setting a new benchmark for pricing major sporting events, reveals GlobalData, a leading […]
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India’s enterprise ICT revenue to grow at 15.5% CAGR through 2030, forecasts GlobalData

India’s enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) market is set to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% through 2030, as surging artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, cloud transformation, data center investment and digital infrastructure reshape technology spending. The scale and pace of growth signal a decisive shift toward AI-ready, cloud-enabled enterprise ecosystems, […]
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Australia telecom & pay-TV services revenue to grow at 2% CAGR over 2025-30, forecasts GlobalData

The telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Australia is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2%, from $20.4 billion in 2025 to $22.5 billion in 2030, driven mainly by mobile data and fixed broadband segments, according to GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s Australia Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report  […]
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Gastric bands and balloons market to decline to $34.2 million by 2035 amid surge in GLP-1 products, forecasts GlobalData

Rapid uptake of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists such as semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide has coincided with a measurable slowdown in bariatric surgeries in several markets. Gastric bands and balloons are used in a segment of bariatric procedures and were worth an estimated $49.1 million globally in 2025. Amid a surge in GLP-1 products, the […]
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ICON keeps lead as most active CRO in Q2 2026, reveals GlobalData

ICON maintains its place as the most active contract research organization (CRO) for Q2 2026, and France knocks Russia from its spot with the most clinical trials initiated in Europe, according to a report by GlobalData, a leading intelligence and productivity platform. GlobalData’s latest report “Q2 2026 CRO Activity and Intel Report,” reveals pain was the most […]
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APAC deal activity drops 12% YoY in H1 2026 amid M&A and PE slump, reveals GlobalData

Asia-Pacific (APAC) deal activity experienced a year-on-year (YoY) decline of around 12% in the first half (H1) of 2026 as sharp declines in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) outweighed modest growth in venture financing. Uneven performance across major markets also highlights diverging deal momentum, with investors and strategic buyers becoming increasingly selective […]
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South Korea’s UGV mass production answers manpower problem, not technology gap, says GlobalData

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration selected Hanwha Aerospace’s Arion-SMET in July 2026 as the contractor for its first mass-produced multipurpose unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), marking a significant shift in military modernization. Rather than addressing a technology gap, the program is primarily designed to offset the country’s rapidly shrinking conscription pool by replacing critical squad-level […]
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Global deal activity falls by 6% YoY in H1 2026 as cautious sentiment persists, reveals GlobalData

Global deal activity softened in the first half (H1) of 2026 compared to the same period in the previous year, as businesses continued to navigate an environment marked by valuation discipline, selective risk-taking, and heightened due diligence. The total number of deals (comprising mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture capital (VC)) announced globally […]
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