Global Scans · Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] While North America holds the largest share of revenue, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to experience the fastest growth through 2030 due to high smartphone penetration and national digital initiatives. Fortunly
• [New] The ASEAN region's combined GDP growth projection of 4.8% through 2030 supports infrastructure investments in transportation, energy, and industrial facilities that drive sealing product demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, particularly India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh, offer substantial growth opportunities driven by rapid industrialization, infrastructure development, and foreign investment attraction. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The ASHP report projects 2026 spending will exceed $1 trillion, with overall growth forecast at 10 to 12%, clinic spending up 14 to 16%, and hospital spending up 4 to 6%. pharmexec
• [New] Market Size and Growth Trajectory of the Smart Factory Services Market The smart factory services market has seen significant expansion recently, with its value expected to rise from $74.31 billion in 2025 to $82.7 billion in 2026. The National Law Review
• [New] In 2026, 82% of employees cite growth opportunities as the #1 reason they stay at a company. Kendo AI
• [New] The recent economic data projecting India's GDP growth rate for FY 2026-27 at 7.0% by the RBI is a good indicator of its economic prowess, as it is way ahead of all the G20 nations, including Germany, Brazil, and China. Diplomatist
• [New] Recent Indo-US and Indo-EU deals will be quite helpful in providing new channels of economic growth and attracting substantial investment into India. Diplomatist
• [New] The Global PV and Wind Recycling market is expected to see a growth rate of 12% and may see a market size of USD 2 Billion by 2033, currently pegged at USD 0.9 Billion. HTF MI
• [New] The North America Independent Software Vendors market will show steady growth because of increasing demand for cloud software and enterprise automation and digital tools. Transpire Insight
• [New] The North America Independent Software Vendors Market will experience continuous growth because customers require software delivery options which provide them with adaptable software solutions. Transpire Insight
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to experience the fastest growth during the coming years, driven by increasing digital adoption and regulatory developments. The National Law Review
• [New] Asia-Pacific, Japan, and South Korea: Largest Regional Market and Fastest Strategic Growth Region Asia-Pacific was the largest regional market in 2025 with US$ 24,980 million and is projected to reach US$ 49,150 million by 2032. openpr
• [New] Among the target countries with published values, Japan shows one of the strongest strategic growth stories, rising from US$ 5,030 million in 2025 to US$ 9,960 million by 2032. openpr
• [New] The widespread adoption of advanced AI agents by 2026 will not just optimize existing roles; it will fundamentally reshape the fabric of work itself. Futurism
• [New] Data-related occupations closely aligned with intelligence roles will expand by 31% from 2020 to 2030, significantly outpacing average job growth. Research.com
• [New] The global AI assistant market was valued at $3.35 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $21.11 billion by 2030, growing at a 44.5% compound annual growth rate according to MarketsAndMarkets. Remote OpenClaw
• [New] Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the DC Chargers segment, which is expected to reach US$ 19.7 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 32%. GlobeNewswire
• [New] The Silicon Carbide Market is estimated to reach USD 4.82 Billion in 2026 and is projected to grow to USD 37.66 Billion by 2035, registering exceptional growth at a CAGR of 25.7% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035. openpr

Last updated: 03 May 2026