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 Asia-Pacific region is experiencing the fastest growth, currently accounting for around 32% and projected to surpass North America within the next three years, fueled by increasing internet penetration and a burgeoning middle class. Archynewsy
• [New] AI and quantum computing are expected to drive growth through the 2030s, based on current technological trends. SupplyChain Strategy
• [New] India has the potential to boost economic growth through increased productivity and innovation. Scribd
• [New] The semiconductor industry offers Bangladesh a unique opportunity to graduate into a high-value, high-growth sector and establish itself as a credible player in the global technology ecosystem. BSS
• [New] Reports indicate a projected growth of 300% in zk-rollup adoption by 2025, making them a significant area of focus for blockchain developers. Valeriu Crudu
• [New] There is significant growth in the potential of the ePharmacy industry in emerging economies such as India, due to its large population and fast digital transformation. Precedence Research
• [New] Diamfab's €8.7 million funding positions the company to achieve 4-inch wafer growth by 2025-2026, while Orbray has completed mass-production technology development for 2-inch diamond wafers. Brian D. Colwell
• [New] Global energy consumption is expected to increase by 23% between now and 2050, driven by factors such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and economic development. Channels Television
• [New] If weakness now takes hold, it will be difficult for the US to sustainably achieve growth at trend let alone outperform as it has done in the recent past. Westpac IQ
• [New] The IMF's 3.8% projection matches its estimate from last year, indicating that despite all the global challenges, Africa is expected to maintain a steady growth pace. Businessday NG
• We expect Latin America to see modest growth, with momentum in Brazil softening amid tighter financial conditions and fiscal constraints, and growth in Mexico constrained by trade tensions with the US. MIT OpenCourseWare
• India remains a global bright spot, underpinned by infrastructure investment and strong domestic demand, with GDP growth projected at 6.6% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026, following a 6.7% advance in 2024. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Lower goods demand from the U.S. could slow global trade and economic and corporate earnings growth in other countries, which could hurt the performance of international stocks. Schwab Brokerage
• Risks to the economic outlook include elevated policy uncertainty, tighter global financial conditions, and potential trade tensions, although there are opportunities for stronger growth through fiscal support and digital investment. Scribd
• EAP excluding China is projected to grow at 4.2% in 2025, impacted by trade policy uncertainty and reduced confidence, while growth is expected to remain subdued at 4% in 2026 and 2027. Scribd
• Document Informationclick to expand document informationGrowth in East Asia and Pacific is expected to slow from 5% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2025 due to increased trade barriers and policy uncertainty, with China's growth projected at 4.5% as fiscal support offsets trade tensions. Scribd
• S&P Global expects India's domestic demand growth to be more resilient compared to exports. IBPS Guide
• Queensland risks losing investment opportunities 2025, especially in the North West Minerals Province, where prospective copper projects have the potential to provide economic growth for the state economy. Discovery Alert
• While Europe will remain the largest destination for UK goods, export destinations are expected to diversify, as growth spreads across regions. GOV.UK
• The UK is expected to retain its position as the sixth-largest economy, even as rapid growth in emerging markets sees the UK's share of global GDP decline. GOV.UK

Last updated: 06 July 2025