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

• [New] Reuters recently reported that Vietnam aims for growth rates near 10% through 2030 while pouring roughly $200 billion into infrastructure projects. Armstrong Economics
• [New] PJM expects the Dominion zone, which covers Virginia, to experience the largest absolute increase in summer peak demand in the period 2026 through 2030, largely because of the growth in data center load. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Takeaway growth is supported by: - Industrial packaging demand - Food delivery expansion - Logistics modernization - Sustainable packaging procurement China Continues Large-Scale Packaging Expansion China is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.3%. openpr
• [New] From 2026 to 2028, online grocery is estimated to grow at an 11.6% compound annual growth rate, compared with 0.6% for in-store sales. FoodNavigator-USA.com
• [New] Latin America is emerging as a growth region, with Brazil expected to grow at 11.7%, supported by rising urban security concerns, infrastructure expansion, and demand for temporary surveillance solutions. FactMr
• [New] Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the highest overall growth, with China growing at 11.9% due to expanding urban surveillance programs, infrastructure projects, and government-led security initiatives. FactMr
• [New] Absolutely, the enterprise metaverse is rapidly emerging as a significant growth frontier, poised to reach an estimated $1 trillion by 2030. Kavout
• [New] One of the most visible generative AI trends in 2026 will be the complete transformation of creative work. FunTimes Magazine
• [New] Data centers are projected to drive nearly 50% of the growth in global electricity demand by 2030. Arizona Daily Star
• [New] By 2026, consultants are expected to use AI-enabled tools for research, analysis, drafting and insight generation as a standard part of their work. Vencon Research
• [New] Allocations to Emerging Markets have recently increased in Italian client portfolios despite a volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, as investors seek diversification and growth opportunities, particularly in Asia, accessed through active management. MarketScreener
• [New] A backloading of EU-US exports could lead to a near-term growth dip in Europe, followed by a rebound. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] Growth in exports is forecast to slow over 2026, as the level of iron ore exports comes back into line with typical productive capacity after being temporarily boosted by inventory rebuilding in China. Reserve Bank of Australia
• [New] Global GDP growth projected at 2.9% in 2026; technology-related investment cited as a key pillar of projected global growth. Crestwood Advisors
• 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
• 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
• Aerospace applications continue adopting lightweight composite seals to achieve fuel efficiency targets, with the Federal Aviation Administration projecting 4.1% annual growth in commercial aviation through 2035. Persistence Market Research
• A slowdown in economic growth that forces the Federal Reserve to pivot towards rate cuts could revive gold's upward trajectory. Economic Times
• Power demand could nearly double by 2030, driven by population growth, extreme weather events, and an increase in energy-hungry users like crypto mining operations, data centers, and the electrification of oil and gas industries. KLIF 570 News & Info | KLIF-AM
• 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

Last updated: 11 May 2026