Global business trends you need to know in 2026
- Rick Dunham
- Jan 1
- 1 min read
By NGUYEN QUAN HUY
Global Business Journalism reporter
From AI to Asia’s economic boom, the world is changing fast.
The Global Business Journalism program's top five global business trends of 2026 reveal where opportunity, innovation and disruption meet.
At GBJ — a partnership among Tsinghue University, Bloomberg News and the International Center for Journalists — we help future journalists and storytellers decode these shifts through data, insight and global perspective. Let us know what you think of our choice of trends.
The green transition is no longer an option but a necessity. It's great to see this topic included in the top 5 global trends. Companies that ignore sustainability will be left behind by the market. Read more https://unair.ac.id/idsc-feb-unair-gelar-webinar-series-bahas-green-economy-dan-tips-menulis-paper/
Excellent summary of the rapid evolution of international industry. The relationship between supply chain modifications, AI, and regional economic shifts—particularly the expansion of Asia—clearly demonstrates how intertwined everything has become. From the adoption of digital finance to fashion and retail trends like Houston Outfits Collections, it's fascinating how global trends influence not only sectors but also consumer behaviour and lifestyle. Thank you for properly outlining these trends; it was a really enlightening read.
Straightforward https://www.adopthelp.com and useful tips that feel realistic to apply. This is great for anyone starting out. I saw similar growth advice shared on an adopthelp review blog (adopthelp).
Great tips laid out in a very approachable format. The https://nptica.com advice feels realistic and actionable rather than generic. I recently read a social media growth breakdown on a nptica-based review blog (nptica), and it aligned well with this guidance.
Informative and forward‑thinking post! You made a complex topic accessible and exciting. I found a complementary piece on https://theshelfking.com innovation trends on a theshelfking‑related blog (theshelfking) that added depth to the discussion.