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] Slower expected U.S. economic growth and heightened uncertainty in the no recession scenario reduces expected NYC employment growth. Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine
• [New] Asia-Pacific will deliver the strongest long-term growth because of China's scale, Japan's regulatory discipline, and South Korea's structured validation programs. openpr
• [New] Asia-Pacific, Japan, China, and South Korea: Fastest Strategic Growth Region Asia-Pacific generated US$ 0.42 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 4.80 billion by 2032, making it the fastest strategic growth region. openpr
• [New] Japan shows strong growth, from US$ 0.13 billion in 2025 to US$ 1.41 billion by 2032, backed by SkyDrive's certification progress, Tokyo demonstrations, and aircraft purchase commitments from AirX. openpr
• [New] Among the target countries with published values, South Korea shows one of the fastest expansion profiles, rising from US$ 0.05 billion in 2025 to US$ 0.54 billion by 2032, supported by the K-UAM Grand Challenge, digital infrastructure, and national validation work. openpr
• [New] A lower growth scenario would see 2.9% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 19.5 trillion RPKs by 2050. TravelMole
• [New] A higher growth scenario would see a 3.3% CAGR with passenger demand reaching 21.9 trillion RPKs in 2050. TravelMole
• [New] The emerging consumer markets in developing regions, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, present significant opportunities for growth, as smartphone penetration remains below 65% in many countries despite advancements in telecommunications infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Mid- and small-cap companies are expected to deliver double-digit growth, with S&P 400 earnings projected to rise 19.6% and S&P 600 earnings 15.6%. MoA Funds
• [New] As the first half of 2026 continues to unfold, the U.S. economy remains resilient, yet growth is slowing and inflation risks are re-emerging. MoA Funds
• [New] The USA leads growth, while Asia-Pacific markets like China and India offer strong long-term opportunities. ACCESSWIRE Newsroom
• [New] Oregon's renewable energy mandates offer upside to management's $7.6 billion investment plan in 2026-30, pushing annual earnings growth to the high end of management's 5% -7%. Morningstar
• [New] Alliant has four data center customers supporting 3 GW of peak demand, driving 11% annual sales growth from 2025-31. Morningstar
• [New] WB, UN, and AMRO forecasted Viet Nam's 2026 growth at 6.3%, 6.0%, and 7.6%, respectively. National Statistics Office of Vietnam
• [New] This year marks the inaugural phase of the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan (2026-2030), which targets an ambitious average annual growth rate of 10% or higher, ushering in a new era of national development. / Vietnam National Statistics Office of Vietnam
• [New] The S&P 500 is expected to report 13.2% year-over-year earnings growth, marking six straight quarters of double-digit gains. Gotrade
• [New] The telecommunications sector is the primary growth engine for waveguide components through 2035, driven by the dense deployment of 5G networks and the early groundwork for 6G. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] China's economy expanded more than expected in the first three months of the year, with official data Thursday indicating resilience in the face of a Middle East crisis that threatens to hit global growth.
• [New] The global pharmaceutical industry is projected to reach approximately USD 1.72 trillion in 2026, reflecting steady growth driven by biologics and advanced therapies. GlobeNewswire
• [New] Opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry include innovation in biologics, growth in GLP-1 therapies and precision oncology, rising demand for advanced treatments, and expanding manufacturing in Asia-Pacific. GlobeNewswire

Last updated: 26 April 2026