Global Scans · Digitalization · Weekly Summary

• [New] The digital economy of Southeast Asia alone is projected to reach $1 trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2030, driven by the acceleration of e-commerce, digital financial services, and structural digital transformation. Market Data Forecast
• [New] As per the European Commission, EU Digital Identity Wallets will be available to all citizens, residents, and businesses in the EU by the end of 2026. Transparency Market Research
• [New] The digital signature industry is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 22.7% from 2026 to 2036. Transparency Market Research
• [New] Gartner projects spending on AI governance platforms will reach $492 million in 2026 and surpass $1 billion by 2030, and that fragmented AI regulation will extend to 75% of the world's economies by 2030. Compyl
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to record the highest CAGR of 37.9% during the forecast period, primarily driven by the region's rapidly expanding digital economy. Polaris
• [New] Young innovators, digital leaders, internet governance experts, technology entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers, and changemakers from around the world now have an exciting opportunity to join one of the most influential international youth leadership initiatives in the digital sector. Opportunities for Youth
• [New] Thanks in part to the growth of social platforms and decentralised content creation, revenue growth in connectivity, the largest E & M sector, will slow through 2030. PwC
• [New] Almost half of the public funding included in National Digital Decade Roadmaps is expected to be phased out by the end of 2026, creating risks for the sustainability of digital transformation efforts. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] As Moldova aligns more closely with European regulatory frameworks, opportunities are emerging around data sharing, interoperability and digital financial services. The Fintech Times
• [New] As the world moves toward even more data-intensive technologies - AI, IoT, automation, and immersive digital experiences - the continued advancement of networking technologies will be critical to addressing both opportunities and challenges in the digital age. Network Outlet
• [New] As opposed to email marketing, which may involve receiving a hundred different emails in a minute's time, or social media platforms where content might not get shared with some users, WhatsApp marketing allows personal and direct communication with customers. Tiju's Academy
• [New] High demand for AI-enabled solutions, combined with underdeveloped domestic infrastructure and governance, creates opportunities for U.S. companies to provide cloud services, secure data platforms, MLOps frameworks, and applied AI solutions. itaadmin
• [New] In 2026, enterprises increasingly adopted software platforms that provide monitoring, governance, and security controls for AI agents to mitigate risks associated with autonomous systems accessing critical IT infrastructure and business applications. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Fast-Growing Products: Behavioral support & digital therapeutics is the fastest growing product category during 2026-2033, with FDA - and NICE-backed digital cessation platforms demonstrating superior quit rates and attracting employer health plan and NHS-funded B2B subscription revenue models. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Data center electricity use is expected to reach 945 TWh annually by 2030, equivalent to Japan's total consumption, while U.S. demand from hyperscale facilities could contribute nearly 50% of national electricity demand growth, accelerating SMR adoption for digital infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Amazon said it will invest an additional $13 billion in India, expanding its cloud, AI, and digital infrastructure footprint in one of the world's most important technology markets. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Key Opportunity - Telehealth physical therapy platforms represent the highest-growth opportunity, with CMS extended reimbursements, AI-guided exercise programs, and wearable motion-tracking technologies enabling scalable, geographically unrestricted access beyond traditional clinic networks. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In Europe, infrastructure is viewed as relatively less exposed to AI disruption risk, while digital and energy dependence remains a strategic constraint given the scale of corporate spending by European investors on U.S. hyperscalers. J.P. MORGAN
• [New] Global growth in 2026 will remain sluggish overall, but a surge in AI-related investment - especially in data centers, chips, and digital infrastructure - will provide a significant boost that helps offset weakness elsewhere. The Idea Farm
• [New] The FCA's report anticipates that 'AI-fication' of human thought, labour and digital infrastructure will create a future in which simulated data becomes indistinguishable from real data, and where a single human prompt could orchestrate a global network of synthetic scammers. Mondaq
• [New] Countries in the Global South will face further marginalization in the future of open-source AI due to a lack of robust digital infrastructure and structured data. Nature

Last updated: 05 July 2026