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 AI server growth wave is just getting started, and Dell will be a key beneficiary as enterprise sales eventually take off, driving material revenue growth. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Improved machine translation could significantly boost global services trade, offering developing countries a new pathway for economic growth. CEPR
• [New] We eye U.S. payrolls data to see if jobs growth is still slowing, supporting a Fed cut - but slower workforce growth could add to inflation, limiting further cuts. BlackRock
• [New] Following the real-money game ban in India, traditional gaming studios anticipate growth as RMG players migrate to casual gaming. The Economic Times
• [New] Over 80% of corporations state that they plan to let their employees work remotely even post-pandemic (Gartner). Avaya
• [New] As aid flows decline, climate change and nature loss accelerate, and global growth slows, developing countries' debt vulnerabilities will only increase, as will the threats to global stability. Project Syndicate
• [New] Demand for organized home services is increasing in urban and semi-urban India, offering long-term growth potential. IPO Watch
• [New] Global spending on health IT is predicted to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 13.2% until 2026, highlighting a steadfast dedication to strategic tech investments worldwide. Schneider Electric Blog
• TSMC anticipates overall revenue growth of 30% in 2025, while its AI-centric business alone is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 40% in the foreseeable future, starting from its 2024 base. Forbes
• Bank of New York Mellon anticipates mid-single-digit growth in net interest income and positive growth in fee revenues for 2025, alongside a modest 1-2% increase in expenses relative to 2024. Public
• Gartner predicts 15% of work AI-driven by 2028. Welp Magazine
• Asia Pacific is expected to witness steady growth at a CAGR of 38.4% during the forecast period. Precedence Research
• The semiconductor industry is poised for significant growth, with global revenue expected to reach $642 billion in 2024 and potentially one trillion by 2030, driven by trends such as electrification, digitization, and AI. Scribd
• The EMA will drive significant economic opportunities, including new start-ups, international partnerships and inward investment to the UAE space sector, creating new commercial opportunities to accelerate the growth of innovation and advanced technology companies in the UAE. Government of Dubai Media Office
• Up to 250,000 specialised jobs will be needed globally by 2030 to support the growth of the ecosystem. EM360Tech

Last updated: 07 September 2025