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Residential activity in China continues to remain weak in 2026

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total investment in residential buildings in real estate development fell by 11.7% year-on-year…
Péter Magyar wins Hungary’s 2026 Parliamentary elections

Parliamentary elections were held in Hungary on 12 April 2026 to elect all 199 members of the National Assembly. Of…
Opposition to data centres grows in the US

The rise of cloud computing and AI has triggered demand for data centres across the US. As these server hubs…
Denmark’s elections lead to a hung parliament

General elections for Denmark were held on 24 March 2026, comprising all 179 seats in the Folketing, including 175 seats…
Slovenia’s 2026 election yields hung parliament, may hit construction growth

Slovenia’s 2026 parliamentary election took place on 22 March 2026. Based on the final distribution of votes and seats, the…

Hong Kong announces FY26-27 Budget, with 8.6% increase in capital expenditure

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po unveiled the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 (April 2026 to March 2027) Budget on…
Mexico’s construction confidence and non-residential activities expected to remain under pressure in 2026

According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the gross fixed investment in non-residential construction fell by 6.5%…
Peru’s ongoing political instability leaves renewable energy transition in limbo

Globaldata expects Peru’s renewable energy sector to face downside risk in the short to medium term amid prolonged political instability…
Confidence in Italy’s construction industry improves in February 2026

According to preliminary data from the Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat), consumer price inflation in Italy increased to its…
Is Greenland the next frontier for AI infrastructure?

Given Greenland’s strategically positioned location - between North America and Europe – the territory has long been recognised by US…

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