International Federation of Robotics reports The global market value of industrial robot installations has reached an all-time high of US$ 16.7 billion. Future demand will be driven by a number of technological innovations, market forces and new fields of business. The International Federation of Robotics reports on the top 5 trends for the robotics industry for 2026. 1 – AI & Autonomy in Robotics Robots that use artificial intelligence to work independently are becoming mor

AI-driven transformation, security imperatives, and programmable communications reshape the global UCC landscape Frost & Sullivan has released its latest analysis, Top 10 Growth Opportunities in Cloud Communications and Collaboration Services , highlighting the strategic shifts redefining the global unified communications and collaboration (UCC) market as artificial intelligence (AI) permeates every major industry trend. The study identifies ten high-impact growth opportunit

"Geopolitical Volatility" is a top five current and future risk, highlighting the growing instability across the region 83 Percent of Firms Report Rising Insurable Risk Costs Aon plc (NYSE: AON) , a leading global professional services firm, has released the Japan findings of its 2025 Global Risk Management Survey . The survey reveals that Japanese businesses are navigating a complex landscape marked by persistent cyber threats, supply chain disruptions and weather/natural di

This article is part o World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. By Gayle Markovitz, Head, Written and Audio Content, World Economic Forum Artificial intelligence promises transformation, yet its future is not easy to predict and may take multiple paths. From job displacement to productivity and energy demand to youth adoption, the impact of AI is full of contradictions and paradoxes. As expectations race ahead of reality, the technology’s future may depend as much on human idiosy

As we begin 2026, Singapore continues to solidify its position as Asia's premier AI hub, ranking first in global AI readiness and third overall in investment, innovation, and implementation. With the National AI Strategy 2.0 (NAIS 2.0) driving ambitious goals, the city-state is leveraging AI to fuel economic growth—projected at around 4% GDP contribution from tech sectors—while prioritizing responsible adoption. The generative AI market alone is forecasted to grow at over 46%

AI Horizons: Top Trends Shaping Hong Kong's Market in 2026 and Their Strategic Significance As we enter 2026, Hong Kong stands at the forefront of Asia's AI revolution, leveraging its status as a global financial hub to integrate cutting-edge technologies into its economy. With a projected generative AI market CAGR of 35.5% from 2026 to 2033, reaching USD 21.05 billion by the latter year, the Special Administrative Region is witnessing unprecedented AI adoption across sectors