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• [New] 80% of organizations will shift from role-based to skills-based workforce planning by 2026, acknowledging that job descriptions no longer reflect how work actually gets done. ETHRWorld Contributor
• [New] Cybersecurity will remain a growth area for decades, as seen by United States projections that indicate nearly 30% growth in cybersecurity jobs by 2033. The Manila Times
• [New] Tesla's Optimus robot initiative appears to be a significant long-term growth opportunity. PandaForecast.com
• [New] A managed economic slowdown is ahead for China's economy, forecasting growth of 4.5% in 2025 and 4.1% in 2026. AXA IM Corporate
• [New] Analysts increasingly expect the Bank of Thailand to cut the policy interest rate at its meeting next month after GDP growth fell to the weakest pace in four years in the third quarter amid weakening domestic demand, slower public investment and a tourism slump. https://www.bangkokpost.com
• [New] India is projected to reach 500 million gamers in 2025, with ARPU growth expected to surpass $1.5 billion by 2028. GAM3S.GG
• [New] Southeast Asia presents a mixed picture, with Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam showing strong growth potential, while economic and regulatory challenges have led to a downward revision in forecasts for Thailand and Indonesia. GAM3S.GG
• [New] Credo Technology Group Holding, while experiencing significant insider selling recently, is poised for robust growth with revenue expected to increase by 24.2% annually and earnings projected to grow at 28% per year. Simply Wall St
• [New] General insurance direct written premiums will reach $144.5 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. Insurance Business
• [New] New LNG projects in the U.S., Canada, and Qatar are set to boost global LNG supply by 7% in 2026, which may ease fundamentals later in the year but will continue to support demand growth. FinancialContent
• [New] India is expected to enjoy robust growth at 6.6% and 6.2% in 2025 and 2026, respectively, while key ASEAN economies Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines are all set to post growth rates above 4% in 2025 and 2026. Asia House
• [New] Global EV sales will continue to rise, exceeding 20 million units in 2025, but regional disparities will persist, with China leading the charge and Europe showing strong growth, while North America faces a more cautious trajectory due to policy uncertainties. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) raised its 2025 global economic growth forecast to 3.2%, up from the 2.9% predicted in June. AXA IM UK
• [New] The PwC 2025 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey found that about 54% of workers have used AI at work in the last year. Inclusion Geeks
• [New] Artificial Intelligence has dominated industry conversations in recent years, but 2026 will mark a pivotal moment when AI will make the move from a tool for operational efficiency to a powerful strategy for unlocking growth. JOOR
• [New] By 2027, AI is projected to initiate 95% of seller research workflows, fundamentally changing how sales professionals work. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] Value investors are finding opportunities in defensive utilities, media, and turnaround plays like Diageo, with AI investment supporting growth. CNBC
• [New] Two-thirds of global population growth by 2050 will take place in cities and will be concentrated in seven countries: India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia. The Joint Research Centre: EU Science Hub
• Productivity for hospital care such as accident and emergency and surgery is up 2.4% this year, and that achieving 2% productivity growth will unlock £17 billion savings over the next three years to be reinvested to improve patient care. UKAuthority
• India leads the global growth path and is projected to expand to USD 35.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 13.4%, driven by rising demand in the education sector, packaging consumption, e-commerce, and organized retail. Machine Maker - Latest Manufacturing News | Indian Manu
• Between 1 and 3 million UK jobs, mostly in declining occupations like secretarial work, basic admin, and machine operation, could vanish over the next decade due to AI and automation. ContentGrip
• China's economy posted GDP growth for the first three quarters of 5.2% year over year, while the exhibition industry in China is expected to continue its growth trend in 2025, building on a strong recovery in 2023 and 2024. Trade Show News Network

Last updated: 08 December 2025