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 software segment is anticipated to register the fastest growth, expanding at a CAGR of 14.2% between 2026 and 2033, supported by rising adoption of analytics platforms, digital twins, and subscription-based solutions. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Over the next couple of years, AI and hyperscale data centers will drive Malaysia's construction growth. atradius
• [New] The Eurozone's growth outlook is expected to improve in 2026 as earlier headwinds from tariffs and French political uncertainty are largely behind. Lion Global Investors | Official Site
• [New] If supply growth continues to lag consumption growth, silver prices could derive further support over the coming years. Economic Times
• [New] Powering 15% of Canada's electricity, nuclear energy is positioned as a competitive advantage and an opportunity for economic growth, international partnerships, trade diversification, and energy sovereignty. Torys LLP
• [New] Industrial water utilities are expected to register the fastest growth, expanding at a CAGR of 13.9% between 2026 and 2033, driven by sustainability commitments, water reuse initiatives, and rising freshwater costs across manufacturing, mining, and power generation industries. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Soil treatment is projected to experience the highest growth at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2032. 6wresearch
• [New] Microbial amendments exhibit the fastest growth, anticipated to achieve a CAGR of 8.3% from 2026 to 2032, driven by their ability to enhance nutrient uptake and plant health. 6wresearch
• [New] The Retail Sales segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 8.7% during 2026-2033, due to rising availability of external VNS devices for home use. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] The External VNS Devices segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 9.2% during 2026-2033, driven by rising demand for non-invasive and wearable neuromodulation therapies. Data Bridge Market Research
• The fleet owners segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 8.21% during 2026-2034, supported by increasing demand from rental companies, tourism operators, recreational vehicle fleets, and businesses offering flexible travel and accommodation services. Straits Research
• For investors and professionals alike, Dubai's ongoing urban transformation continues to offer growth potential. April International - International Health Insurance
• Insights reveal a resurgence in AI budget growth for 2027, following a more cautious approach in the previous year, signalling that firms are preparing to scale deployments across proven, high-value AI use cases. Default
• As one of the Seven Key Global Biopharmaceutical Trends and Emerging Opportunities in 2026, AI is creating sustained growth opportunities across pharmaceutical ingredients, technology transfer, product licensing, regional distribution, and global commercialization partnerships. demo4.wpbeginner.site
• The entertainment and media industries are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.1% from 2024 to 2032 to reach USD 6.1 trillion. ValuStrat
• The Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2026-2033, due to increasing shift toward outpatient and minimally invasive procedures. Data Bridge Market Research
• The Depression and Anxiety segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 10.1% during 2026-2033, due to rising mental health disorders across North America. Data Bridge Market Research
• The Asia-Pacific region is forecast to lead growth at a 9.32% CAGR through 2031, driven by a surge in desk-centric employment, the expansion of digital health initiatives, and the widespread adoption of e-commerce, which is bypassing underdeveloped specialty retail. Mordor Intelligence
• The lung segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate of 9.8% from 2026 to 2033, fueled by increasing incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and advanced respiratory failure. Data Bridge Market Research
• Strong growth across Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America largely compensated for lower revenue in the Middle East, where operations continued to be affected by disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• Fastest-growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by semiconductor reshoring initiatives, advanced packaging investments, AI infrastructure expansion, and government-backed domestic manufacturing programs. Persistence Market Research
• Moderate Growth Amid Strategic Restructuring And Pricing Pressures In 2026, pharmaceutical sales across most markets will exhibit moderate growth, driven by sustained demand and new product launches across most regions, though ongoing government cost containment pressures will constrain expansion. Fitch Solutions
• The segment of Diamond-Wire Sawing will observe the fastest growth during the forecast period with a projected CAGR of about 12.04%. Straits Research

Last updated: 20 September 2026