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Sector Analysis
Vietnam Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)
GlobalData expects the Vietnamese construction industry to grow by 8.9% in real terms in 2026, supported by an increase in public and private investment in energy, industrial, and transport infrastructure projects, coupled with an increase in inward foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the Ministry of Finance’s National Statistics Office (NSO), total registered FDI grew by 58% year-on-year (YoY) during the first seven months of 2026, reaching VND937.3 trillion ($38.06 billion). During the first half of 2026, the national highway...
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Sector Analysis
Cameroon Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Growth in Cameroon’s construction industry slowed in Q4 2025, following post-election (Presidential elections in October 2025) unrest, budget cuts and energy shortages, with construction value add recording real growth of 1.7%, following average growth of 5.9% in the preceding three quarters. Despite the slowdown, the industry recorded growth of 4.8% in 2025, following growth of 4.3% in 2024. GlobalData estimates the construction industry in Cameroon to grow by 5.4% in real terms in 2026, supported by investments in transport infrastructure...
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Sector Analysis
Project Insight: Global Leisure & Hospitality Construction Projects (Q3 2026)
This report provides a detailed analysis of leisure and hospitality projects globally, based on projects tracked by GlobalData. GlobalData is tracking a pipeline of leisure and hospitality buildings projects with a total value of $1.8 trillion, a decrease of 1.8% from Q2 2026 valued at $1.9 trillion, amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East region which is expected to keep international travel volumes subdued. This comprises of hotel and resorts projects, in addition to mixed-use developments that include a...
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Analyst Opinions
Smart Cities: Market Trends and Innovations
Smart cities are evolving from connected infrastructure toward more integrated urban operations, where devices, connectivity, data, platforms, applications, and services work together across transport, utilities, buildings, infrastructure, and public services. The report presents this as a progression from using digital technologies mainly for connectivity and visibility toward applying AI, digital twins, real-time analytics, and automation to support prediction, coordination, and faster operational decisions. The main value lies in connecting previously fragmented systems and using data more effectively across city functions....
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Sector Analysis
China Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)
GlobalData has sharply revised down its growth forecast for the Chinese construction industry from -1.5% in the Q2 2026 update to -9% currently, owing to weaker-than-expected construction investment in the first half of 2026. This was driven by a prolonged property slump, which did not revive despite the government’s efforts to stabilize the housing market by incentivizing local governments and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to buy back unsold commercial housing directly from developers and convert it into subsidized and affordable housing....
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Sector Analysis
Morocco Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
GlobalData expects growth in Morocco’s construction industry to slow from 6.7% in real terms in 2025 to 3% in 2026. This slowdown is caused by high fuel and material costs due to the Middle East conflict, as well as heavy winter storms and floods that temporarily stopped construction work. The High Commission for Planning (HCP) data shows that the growth in construction value-add slowed from 6.5% in Q3 and 5.8% in Q4 2025 to 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in the first...
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Sector Analysis
The UAE Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)
Growth in the UAE’s construction industry is expected to slow from 11.1% in real terms in 2025 to 4.8% in 2026, owing to regional geopolitical tensions, which temporarily weakened the oil and non-oil economies. In June 2026, the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) lowered its 2026 GDP growth forecast from 5.6% (as estimated in April 2026) to 1.6% in June 2026, owing to a decline in oil production. According to CBUAE, average oil production dropped to 2.68 million barrels...
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Sector Analysis
Japan Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H2 2026)
Japan’s construction industry is expected to shrink marginally by 0.2% in real terms in 2026, owing to weak building construction activity amid increasing energy prices and higher policy rates. According to the Statistics Bureau, the total floor area of construction starts decreased by 8% year-on-year (YoY) during the first five months of 2026, following declines of 6.7% in 2025 and 7.6% in 2024. Market conditions remain challenging, with rising real estate bankruptcies, persistent shortages of skilled labor, and higher construction...
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Sector Analysis
Argentina Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (Q3 2026)
Despite 3 years of conversative fiscal policy, GlobalData now expects growth in the Argentinian construction to slow from 6.3% YoY in 2025 to 3.6% in 2026 (in real terms), amid a sharp rise in construction costs coupled with an anticipated slowdown in infrastructure works due to capped public funding. The 2026 Budget maintains a strict zero-deficit policy, keeping most public works handicapped to achieve fiscal targets. In May 2026, the current expenditure and capital expenditure were cut by ARS4.5 billion...
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Thematic Analysis
Global M&A Deals in H1 2026 - Top Themes by Sector: Strategic Intelligence
If you want to understand the themes that drive an industry, simply look at the list of recent mergers and acquisitions (M&As). This report analyzes the disruptive themes that have driven M&A activity in H1 2026 across all sectors including materials, consumer, energy, financials, healthcare, industrials, technology, media & telecoms. The global M&A market in H1 2026 witnessed deals worth $1.7 trillion, a growth of 47% compared to H1 2025. The TMT sector led the M&A deal activity, with deals...
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