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] The AI segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 39.6% during 2026-2034, supported by rapid advancements in machine learning, predictive analytics, and autonomous decision-making systems. Straits Research
• [New] The healthcare and life sciences segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 38.6% during 2026-2034, supported by growing adoption of digital patient models, medical device simulation, and personalized healthcare solutions. Straits Research
• [New] The system twin segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.5% during 2026-2034, supported by rising demand for enterprise-wide digital transformation, smart factories, and integrated operational management. Straits Research
• [New] The system segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.4% during 2026-2034, supported by rising adoption of smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. Straits Research
• [New] Europe will witness steady growth over the forecast period with a share of roughly 17.3% globally in 2026, as organizations must comply with some of the world's most comprehensive governance and compliance regulations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Passenger vehicle sales will remain the main growth driver, with sales expected to rise 8.5% y-o-y to 2.2 mn units, while EV sales are forecast to increase 37.1% y-o-y and lift EV penetration to 11.4% in 2026. / Brazil Fitch Solutions
• [New] The GCC stands out with higher visibility, benefitting from robust non-oil growth, and is expected to show stronger growth in 2026 on aggregate. Emirates NBD
• [New] With a usage rate already slightly higher than the average American web user, the adoption rate of AI in the technical audience is only going to grow as pressures mount to achieve more at work. Automation Alley
• [New] 46% of companies expect price-led growth in 2026, up from 43% in 2025, while balanced growth increases to 27%, signaling intent more than execution. Revenue Management Labs
• [New] Europe's dense motorway network and high vehicle replacement rates ensure sustained hardware upgrade cycles that will keep regional ADAS revenue on a strong growth trajectory through the forecast period. Persistence Market Research
• [New] PwC research shows that more and more industrial manufacturers expect growth to come from new activities beyond their historical core; fully 44% of total revenue is projected to come from outside the manufacturing of industrial and consumer products by 2030. PwC
• [New] Consulting revenue is expected to accelerate to low to mid single-digit growth for FY 2026, supported by backlog quality and generative AI demand. Futurum
• [New] Labour productivity growth is expected to be the main driver of EU productivity. Agriculture and rural development
• [New] Software is projected to record growth of 15.5%, a touch higher than last year, while services climbs slightly to 5.3%, and communications services nudges up only slightly to 4.4% in 2026. IT Pro
• [New] Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) builds on 25% growth in 2025, with a predicted 29.3% bump to $287 billion in 2026. IT Pro
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness steady growth globally in 2026 with a share of roughly 18.6%, as it accounts for a large share of global shipbuilding, commercial shipping, fishing activities, and port expansion. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The World Bank expected growth across developing Europe and Central Asia to weaken to approximately 2.1% in 2026, down from 2.6% in 2025. Propify
• [New] Emerging economies, particularly across the Asia Pacific and Latin America, are creating substantial growth opportunities for cruelty-free cosmetic brands. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Countries such as South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Morocco are strengthening smart agriculture initiatives, creating long-term growth opportunities for intelligent irrigation system providers. Straits Research
• [New] The drip irrigation segment is anticipated to record the fastest growth, expanding at a CAGR of 15.4% during 2026-2034. Straits Research
• [New] The online segment is projected to register the fastest growth rate from 2026 to 2033, driven by rising e-commerce penetration and the convenience of home delivery. Data Bridge Market Research

Last updated: 09 August 2026