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

• [New] In the coming years, AI will drive economic growth and shape global power dynamics. Daily Press
• [New] As AI investment continues to grow, future research will focus on analyzing global AI investment trends, the growth rate of AI-based startups, and the changing skill requirements for the workforce. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] In line with Vision 2035, Kuwait aims to attract investments and partnerships that will support the development of a tourism infrastructure that balances economic growth with resource conservation. Travel And Tour World
• [New] For Kuwait, embracing sustainable tourism has the potential to drive economic growth through increased foreign exchange earnings, job creation, and public-private partnerships. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The cumulative growth forecasts for 2026 through 2027 are strong, with emerging markets leading at +33%, Europe at +24% and Japan at +21%. AdvisorAnalyst.com
• [New] Global telecom service revenue is set to rise from US$ 1.15 trillion in 2024 to roughly $1.32 trillion in 2029, representing a steady, but unremarkable, compound annual growth rate of around 2.8%. PwC
• [New] AI network fabric spending is expected to climb 38% in annual growth over the next few years to support the gigawatt-scale data center buildouts. Semiconductor Engineering
• [New] OPEC had a bullish report for oil traders, keeping its demand growth projections unchanged at 1.38 million barrels daily for 2026 and 1.34 million barrels daily for 2027. investing.com
• [New] Zscaler is positioned for growth with revenue expected to increase by 15.9% annually, surpassing the US market's average. Simply Wall St
• [New] Rapid growth is expected in Asia-Pacific, with technological advancements driving investor engagement and compliance efficiency. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• [New] The increase in demand for growth capital from companies in Asia, as well as the supply of capital from investors who want to diversify their portfolios, presents an opportunity for Singapore to benefit as a trusted financial hub. ST
• [New] The Growth Capital Workgroup will recommend measures to strengthen Singapore's growth capital markets, including venture capital, private equity and private credit, as well as securitised assets. ST
• [New] A new workgroup set up to strengthen Singapore's growth capital markets will seek to close the gap between private funding and public listings. CNA
• [New] In 2050, the price of P2 P could potentially see a growth of 222.51%. MEXC
• [New] In 2040, the price of P2 P could potentially see a growth of 97.99%. MEXC
• [New] Forrester expects the tech budget, including staff costs, for the entire government sector in the US to reach $357 billion in 2026, representing 4% year-over-year growth. Forrester
• [New] ANZ Research expects consumer spending to have increased by 2.7% year on year in 2025 (excluding inflation) and similar growth is likely to continue into 2026 and 2027, with some downside risk given the recent rate hike. ANZ
• Banks are pouring billions into AI, and the technology is expected to redefine 44% of the work done there by 2030, according to consulting firm ThoughtLinks. Business Insider
• The next two years will see significant growth and velocity in the crypto space. Crypto Briefing
• As more and more companies achieve unicorn status and unicorns achieve decacorn (valued at US$ 10 billion) and hectocorn (valued at US$ 100 billion) status - they will further push economic growth; better product and service delivery; and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. The AI Journal
• Beijing Vastdata Technology, navigating through a challenging landscape, is poised for significant growth with expected revenue increases of 35.2% annually, outpacing the broader Chinese market's 14.5%. Yahoo Finance
• Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth due to the increasing demand for automation solutions, rising disposable incomes, high R&D investments, rapid urbanization, and a growing tech-savvy population. Precedence Research
• Overall consumer spending growth is expected to slow to approximately 1.6% in 2026, restrained by lingering inflation, higher borrowing costs, and a more cautious consumer environment. / USA nationaljeweler.com

Last updated: 16 February 2026