Our Scans · (LF.8) Decent Work and Growth · Weekly Summary

• [New] OpenAI expects significant revenue growth and plans substantial investments in computing power for future AI breakthroughs. Economic Times
• [New] Following the penetration of electrical & electronic and tyre throughout the U.S. and Canada, industry players anticipate that North America will provide attractive growth potential. Precedence Research
• [New] Governments, private operators, and global bodies must work together to create robust frameworks for protecting subsea cables before the next disruption strikes. Caliber.az
• [New] Consensus forecasts anticipate robust earnings growth for the tech sector, leading other sectors in 2025 and 2026. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The ability of economies to absorb the current shocks and adapt to a potentially lower-growth, higher-cost environment will ultimately determine the shape of the global financial markets for years to come. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] A prolonged period of low growth and persistent inflation remains a tangible risk, particularly in Europe. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Economic growth forecasts for the EU and Eurozone in 2025 have been revised downwards, with the European Commission now expecting growth of no more than 1.5% for the EU and 1.3% for the Eurozone. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] AI is evolving from a productivity tool into a strategic enabler that will underpin sustainable growth in the global telecom industry. TelecomLead
• [New] Analysts now predict year-on-year S&P 500 earnings growth of 16.8% for the July-September period, a significant improvement over the 8% annual growth. ST
• [New] A decelerating U.S. economy is expected to weigh on global growth, with projections of global real GDP growth slowing to 2.9% in both 2025 and 2026, largely due to economic shocks stemming from abrupt changes in U.S. trade policy. FinancialContent
• [New] By 2030, up to 30% of current work time could be automated, leading to job transformation rather than outright elimination. FinancialContent
• [New] Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research expects UWB to be one of the fastest-growing wireless connectivity technologies, with device shipments forecast to grow at a 21% compound annual growth rate between 2025 and 2030. PR Newswire UK
• [New] In the longer term, around five years from now, we will likely see Indonesia, Myanmar and Cambodia joining the list of growth markets. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines and Indonesia, are gaining prominence due to expanding middle classes and advanced manufacturing capabilities, with the Philippines projected for 5.8% GDP growth in 2025. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Weaker exports to the US and disruption to Britain's manufacturing base linked to the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack had pulled down output in the third quarter, forecasting a weaker growth rate of 0.2%. The Guardian
• [New] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore now have access to a smarter line of credit designed to adapt to their needs, providing financial flexibility to manage cash flow and capture rapid growth opportunities. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Global Travel Retail remains a key growth channel for JTI, with strong momentum projected in the years ahead. DFNI
• Singapore and South Korea will deepen economic links and connectivity to unlock new opportunities for businesses and workers, and work together for green and more sustainable growth. CNA
• If prospective students decide against attending a U.S. institution based on procedural roadblocks and a lack of certainty about their ability to complete their degrees or continue their work or education, it will have a lasting impact on the U.S. economy and national security. Association of American Universities (AAU)
• A dislocation of the global economy would mean 7% to 12% GDP losses, reduced prosperity, soaring prices, slower growth, slower innovation, rising social risks and instability, increased risks of conflicts, and ultimately less economic security for the EU and on the global stage. InterEconomics
• By 2028, agentic AI will autonomously manage at least 15% of day-to-day work decisions. BairesDev
• In terms of the developer population, firms like IDC expect it to jump from 30 million paid developers in 2024 to 50 million by 2029 - that's a 10% annual growth rate. Morgan Stanley

Last updated: 10 November 2025