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2026 Tech Trends: Shaping a Smart and Sustainable World

Over the past few years, technological innovation has played an unprecedented and ever-more central role in how at the micro level, individuals live their lives, and at a larger scale, how businesses operate.

These include automobiles, motorcycles, auto parts, and electrical and electronic appliances

Thai medical devices sector should see average annual growth of 8.0-10.0%. This outlook is supported by: (i) government policy that aims to establish Thailand as both a medical hub and a regional center for the export of medical devices by 2020; (ii) rising rates of ill-health in the Thai population (especially from heart disease, stroke, cancer and diabetes), which, together with the steady ageing of the population, is fueling increased demand for the use of modern, high-tech diagnostic equipment; (iii) the increasing trend for non-Thais (both expatriates and medical tourists) to use Thai medical services as confidence in the standard of care rises; and (iv) the plans put in place by healthcare providers to expand and/or build new hospitals.

Path to US and Eurozone rate cuts opened by cooling inflation; Chinese producer prices begin to recover on improving real estate sector

U.S. slowing wage growth limits Fed rate hike risks. Thailand’s investment and stimulus bolster growth, but consumption may lose steam.

Middle East tensions show no signs of easing, posing risks to global and Thai economies. China prioritizes quality-driven growth.

IMF cuts global growth forecast and flags downside risks; Thai government rolls out measures to cushion impact of Middle East crisis

Major central banks are expected to hold rates this week. Moody’s has upgraded Thailand’s rating outlook to Stable.

IMF cuts global growth forecast amid mounting geopolitical and trade risks, while inflation continues to weigh on Thailand’s economy