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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in LATAM (2025)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Latin American (LATAM) region is projected to increase in 2025, sculpted by commodity demand, competing US-Chinese investments, and expanded bilateral trade agreements conductive of FDI inflows. According to GlobalData’s FDI database, opened Greenfield FDI projects are projected to increase by ~1.8% in 2025, preceding consecutive years of growth in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Bucking the global trend, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Latin American (LATAM) region is projected to increase in 2025, sculpted...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in the Middle East (2025)
Following a period of significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) growth from 2019 to 2023, the inflow of FDI into the Middle East (ME) has slowed down due to risk premiums affecting investor confidence. Capital market reforms, eased equity caps, and limited FDI screening adopted by the likes of Saudi Arabia and the UAE have made material differences to making nations more compatible with global markets. Still, FDI projects opened in the ME region declined by 10.6% YoY in 2024, according...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in APAC (2025)
Overall, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced significant growth in inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2024. This growth was primarily focused on sectors such as renewables, communications/media, and electronics, with the United States, United Kingdom, and France identified as major investors. In 2025, increasing trade barriers and geopolitical tensions are altering the landscape of APAC FDI. While protectionist measures and security-driven screening are redirecting some investments, such as semiconductors from Taiwan, towards the United States, resilient markets like India and...
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Analyst Opinions
Industrial Robots: Trends and Innovations
Industrial Robots move from automation to autonomy Industrial robotics is entering a new phase of transformation as intelligent, mobile, and humanoid systems reshape automation across sectors. Evolving beyond traditional caged robots, next-generation platforms integrate AI, computer vision, digital twins, and advanced actuation to enable adaptive, flexible, and connected operations. Automotive, electronics, and aerospace remain core adopters, while healthcare, construction, and logistics are emerging growth frontiers. Companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla are piloting humanoids for assembly and logistics, ABB,...
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Sector Analysis
Packaging Innovations: FutureTech Series
Report Value Proposition – Why This Matters for You Packaging technologies are rapidly evolving as companies seek smarter, safer, more sustainable, and more efficient ways to move products through increasingly complex supply chains. This report provides an in-depth analysis of six transformative packaging innovations that are reshaping the sector, including fiber-reinforced corrugated packaging, anti-counterfeit packaging, active cooling packaging, automated vision sorting, cryogenic sealing capsules, and automated unboxing systems. Using GlobalData’s proprietary technology intelligence and innovation tracking capabilities, the report evaluates...
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Sector Analysis
Europe Flat Glass Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Flat Glass in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Flat glass is typically used for windows and other applications, including glass tables and doors. It is also known as plate glass and sheet glass. - The European flat glass market recorded...
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Sector Analysis
North America Flat Glass Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Flat Glass in North America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Flat glass is typically used for windows and other applications, including glass tables and doors. It is also known as plate glass and sheet glass. - The North American flat glass...
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Sector Analysis
Asia Pacific (USA) Flat Glass Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Flat Glass in Asia-Pacific industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Flat glass is typically used for windows and other applications, including glass tables and doors. It is also known as plate glass and sheet glass. - The Asia-Pacific flat glass market recorded revenues of...
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Sector Analysis
Flat Glass Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Global Flat Glass industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Flat glass is typically used for windows and other applications, including glass tables and doors. It is also known as plate glass and sheet glass. - The global flat glass market...
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Sector Analysis
Middle East and Africa (MEA) Flat Glass Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Flat Glass in Middle East & Africa industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Flat glass is typically used for windows and other applications, including glass tables and doors. It is also known as plate glass and sheet glass. - The Middle East & African...
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