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 $1 trillion, with overall growth forecast at 10 to 12%, clinic spending up 14 to 16%, and hospital spending up 4 to 6%. pharmexec
• [New] In 2026, 82% of employees cite growth opportunities as the #1 reason they stay at a company. Kendo AI
• [New] The recent economic data projecting India's GDP growth rate for FY 2026-27 at 7.0% by the RBI is a good indicator of its economic prowess, as it is way ahead of all the G20 nations, including Germany, Brazil, and China. Diplomatist
• [New] Recent Indo-US and Indo-EU deals will be quite helpful in providing new channels of economic growth and attracting substantial investment into India. Diplomatist
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is forecasted to experience the fastest growth during the coming years, driven by increasing digital adoption and regulatory developments. The National Law Review
• [New] Among the target countries with published values, Japan shows one of the strongest strategic growth stories, rising from US$ 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
• Slower expected U.S. economic growth and heightened uncertainty in the no recession scenario reduces expected NYC employment growth. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• Asia-Pacific will deliver the strongest long-term growth because of China's scale, Japan's regulatory discipline, and South Korea's structured validation programs. openpr
• Asia-Pacific, Japan, China, and South Korea: Fastest Strategic Growth Region Asia-Pacific generated US$ 0.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 4.80 billion by 2032, making it the fastest strategic growth region. openpr
• Japan shows strong growth, from US$ 0.13 billion in 2025 to US$ 1.41 billion by 2032, backed by SkyDrive's certification progress, Tokyo demonstrations, and aircraft purchase commitments from AirX. openpr
• Among the target countries with published values, South Korea shows one of the fastest expansion profiles, rising from US$ 0.05 billion in 2025 to US$ 0.54 billion by 2032, supported by the K-UAM Grand Challenge, digital infrastructure, and national validation work. openpr
• A lower growth scenario would see 2.9% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 19.5 trillion RPKs by 2050. TravelMole
• A higher growth scenario would see a 3.3% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 21.9 trillion RPKs in 2050. TravelMole

Last updated: 03 May 2026