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] Boost to global GDP growth from increased investment in GenAI R&D, infrastructure, software creation and company adoption will be significant. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] Global growth is projected to remain at 3.3% during 2025 and 2026, below the average growth rate of 3.7% - but still a positive growth projection. Chase Buchanan
• [New] The telecommunications industry is anticipated to witness substantial expansion in the coming years, with projections to reach $3935.29 billion by 2029, maintaining a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. Web3Wire
• [New] In 2025, the urgency of adopting the RMF cannot be overstated, as 31% of executives identify third-party challenges as a significant threat to growth. Example Article of Tely AI
• [New] The Energy Information Administration has already trimmed global demand forecasts, and ANZ analysts warn of a potential 1% drop in oil consumption if global GDP growth dips below 3%. FX Empire
• [New] The tariff removal led EIA to expect strong growth in U.S. ethane production and exports. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Moody's Ratings and other global agencies have flagged geopolitical tensions, including India-Pakistan conflicts, as downside risks to India's economic growth forecasts, currently trimmed to 6.3% for 2025. Moneycontrol
• [New] Business leaders expect the growth rate of AI investments to more than double over the next two years, with most actively adopting AI agents and preparing to scale them. IBM UK Newsroom
• [New] GIC's investments in Singapore's key industries have been instrumental in driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities. FasterCapital
• [New] Salaries in Israel are expected to rise moderately in the coming years, with specific sectors, particularly high-tech and healthcare, anticipated to see above-average salary growth due to increasing demand for skilled professionals. 9cv9 Career Blog
• [New] The high-tech industry, particularly in fields like cybersecurity, AI, and cloud computing, is expected to see continued salary growth in 2025, driven by high demand for skilled professionals. 9cv9 Career Blog
• AI and machine intelligence are changing the world of threat hunting and driving huge revenue growth. Markets and Data
• Longer term, IRT submarkets are forecasted to see population growth of 7 people for every 1 newly delivered apartment over the next 3 years. Yahoo Finance
• Size and age of workforce of India will play a significant role in its economic growth in the coming years. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Expansion into Emerging Markets Business expansion is expected in growth markets such as Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. ABITA LLC&MARKETING JAPAN
• The demand for natural gas is expected to continue to increase after 2030, and its growth rate is likely to reach 10-15% per year. ABITA LLC&MARKETING JAPAN
• All geographic regions are expected to see consistent growth in security spending this year, with the highest increases in Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• Mexico has emerged as another e-commerce heavyweight in Latin America, though its growth story includes unique challenges and opportunities. AWISEE.com - Link Building Agency
• Risks in the Middle East and Ukraine remain elevated, while continuing concerns in many economies over weak growth and lingering inflation are likely to see financial firms drawn deeper into governments' growth and foreign policy agendas. MIT OpenCourseWare
• Healthtech: With an aging population and increasing healthcare costs, healthtech is a sector with significant growth potential in New Zealand. BritWealth
• North America is expected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period. Precedence Research

Last updated: 11 May 2025