Global Scans · Oceania · Weekly Summary

• [New] Seatrium, which provides offshore substations, wind turbine installation vessels and floating wind foundation solutions, expects long-term demand in offshore wind to be underpinned by grid upgrading in Europe and ambitious renewable energy targets across the Asia-Pacific. ST
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region globally in 2026 with a share of 29.7%, as television and streaming audiences continue to expand alongside rising internet access, smart TV adoption, and digital media consumption. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Southeast Asia represents one of the most significant long-term growth opportunities for Australian food and beverage manufacturers. BDO Australia
• [New] Emerging economies, particularly across the Asia Pacific and Latin America, are creating substantial growth opportunities for cruelty-free cosmetic brands. Persistence Market Research
• [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
• [New] As Asia becomes the global growth hub for aviation infrastructure, PTE Asia Conference will provide a focused environment for industry leaders, solution providers, investors, and regulators to collaborate on shaping the next-generation airport ecosystem. Passenger Terminal Expo Asia 2026
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing, driven by expanding healthcare infrastructure, rising surgical volumes, broader insurance coverage, and increasing chronic disease-related wound care demand. Persistence Market Research
• Asia Pacific demonstrates particularly strong growth potential, with a CAGR of 38.9%, driven by supportive government policies, renewable energy expansion, and industrial decarbonization requirements. Persistence Market Research
• Leading Distribution Channel: E-commerce channel expansion and DTC subscription models represent the highest-value opportunity, enabling brands to bypass pharmacy shelf economics, build recurring revenue streams, and access under-served consumer segments in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Persistence Market Research
• Leading and Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold a 35% share with approximately 11.5% CAGR, propelled by China's solar targets and regional manufacturing advantages. Persistence Market Research
• Regional markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Africa will continue to be growth engines, driven by demographic trends, rising disposable incomes, and increasing urbanization. Verified Market Reports
• Solvent-free PUDs and paints and coatings will be the fastest-growing segments, while Asia Pacific will lead regional growth. GlobeNewswire
• Asia Pacific is projected to experience the fastest growth between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• The easing of tensions in West Asia, improving crude oil outlook, expectations of an earnings recovery and more reasonable valuations have strengthened the case for Indian equities, although risks around crude prices, monsoon and global developments continue to warrant caution. Cafemutual
• By 2030, half of all new economic value generated by digital businesses in Asia-Pacific will come from organizations investing in AI today. Asia Times
• By the end of 2026, 45% of AI-fuelled digital use cases across Asia-Pacific and Japan will fail to meet their return-on-investment targets. Asia Times
• The Asia-Pacific will need 17,000 new aircraft by 2042, worth $3.1 trillion. Market Data Forecast
• Sheng Siong plans a new $520 million automated distribution center to support store expansion; Q & M Dental Group aims to grow in Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australian and Thai dental networks. ST
• The Ocean of Peace alliance, which will in the future be open to other Pacific nations to join, aims to bolster regional security and limit China's influence. The Week
• ABC Ohio Valley The Global Construction Perspectives project forecasts global construction output to grow by 42% to reach US$ 15.2 trillion by 2030, with emerging economies in Asia, Africa, and Latin America driving the majority of incremental demand. Shaping Tomorrow
• Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness strong growth, supported by expanding consumer electronics manufacturing and increasing adoption of smart technologies. Market Data Forecast
• The uptick in growth will be driven by a sharp 6-7% increase in realizations as players partially pass on the increase in prices of crude-linked inputs including packaging materials, emanating from the West Asia conflict. crisil

Last updated: 03 August 2026