Global Scans · Economics · Weekly Summary

• [New] Economic Dependency: Despite diversification, gas remains 50% of GDP, posing risks if global energy transitions accelerate. MacroNepal
• [New] There is an increased awareness of the economic potential of sport which results in an increase in activity levels around the world. UKEssays.com
• [New] The increased deployment of onshore wind will increase economic opportunities by providing new skills and job opportunities and strengthening UK supply chains. GOV.UK
• [New] Onshore wind will play an essential role in Clean Power by 2030, leading to a more secure and affordable energy system, and creating new economic opportunities and jobs across the UK. GOV.UK
• [New] India has the potential to boost economic growth through increased productivity and innovation. Scribd
• [New] The contrast between South Africa's economic potential and its crumbling infrastructure highlights the urgent need for comprehensive reform and investment. Climate Cosmos
• [New] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued repeated warnings in its 2025 World Economic Outlook that U.S. fiscal policy must be anchored in long-term sustainability or risk systemic spillovers. www.usa-update.com
• [New] US tariffs and Canada's retaliatory measures escalate economic challenges, potentially driving demand for skilled labour amid trade disruptions. Fragomen - Immigration attorneys, solicitors, and consu
• [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] CEA is tasked with promoting and enhancing the potential of Thailand's creative economy as a driving force for balanced and sustainable economic development in the long term. The Manila Times
• [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] As digital technologies become more fundamental to the functioning of the world economy, the ability of European companies to connect with customers and partners across the world via the internet will be essential to economic growth. Statista
• [New] As the global energy transition accelerates, the risk grows that Africa once again plays the role of raw material supplier, without capturing the economic or technological upside. The African Mirror - For Africa - Always
• [New] We foresee real GDP growth in mainland China slowing to 4.5% in 2025 as structural property sector and demographic challenges will restrain economic activity despite scal and monetary policy support. Scribd
• [New] AI will affect nearly 40% of global jobs, with advanced economies facing higher exposure compared to emerging markets and low-income countries. eduKate Tuition Centre
• [New] Lloyd's has released a report noting that a hypothetical geopolitical conflict could disrupt global trade and supply chains, potentially leading to $14.5 trillion in losses for the global economy over a five-year period. ReinsuranceNe.ws
• [New] According to the Future of Jobs 2025 report by the World Economic Forum, 60% of employers believe digital technologies will be the main driving force of organizational growth, surpassing any other HR trend. VnExpress International
• [New] Pangasius is a key fish species that provides economic opportunities for farmers and a dependable, nutritious product for consumers globally. Nature
• [New] From motorcycles to buses, Uganda's electric vehicle transition was presented as both an environmental necessity and an economic opportunity. Makerere University News
• [New] The US economy is expected to slow further in the second half of the year, pressured by tight financial conditions, increasing delinquency rates, and rising inflation risk amid ongoing trade policy uncertainty and escalating conflict in the Middle East. Krungsri2020
• [New] 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
• [New] Should inflation rise again in the US, leading the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates, global borrowing costs will rise, slowing economic activity. UQ News

Last updated: 06 July 2025