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] Declines in coal-fired generation and coal-related emissions are expected to continue in 2027 but are counteracted by growth in natural gas-fired generation, resulting in a modest increase in total CO2 emissions. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] International arrivals into Australia grew 53.1% from 5.6 million in 2006-2007 to 8.6 million in 2016-2017 and are expected to grow by 75.3% between 2016-2017 and 2026-2027 to reach 15.0 million in 2026-2027, driven by continued growth from markets such as China, New Zealand, India, and others. Hitachi Review
• [New] In 2026, CMOs are expected to deliver growth while rebuilding trust, modernising data strategies, and integrating AI into every part of the marketing machine, without losing what makes a brand distinctive and authentic. MWC Barcelona
• [New] Global growth drivers in 2026 and beyond: innovation and strong institutions are key to sustainable growth; optimism masks fragility as productivity gains remain elusive and correction risks rise. Amova Asset Management - New Zealand
• [New] AO World's growth potential is highlighted by an expected annual earnings increase of 35.8%, surpassing the UK market's 11.5% forecast, despite revenue growth projections of 7% trailing behind the desired 20%. Simply Wall St
• [New] The global entertainment and media industry reached US$ 3 trillion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 3.5 trillion by 2029, growth driven substantially by digital content consumption across emerging markets. MarketForces Africa
• [New] Global meat consumption is projected to increase by 13%, with 45% of global consumption growth occurring in upper-middle-income countries as a result of rapid population and income growth. Frontiers
• [New] Increasing data privacy regulations and the need to reduce security breaches in rapidly industrializing economies are expected to keep Asia-Pacific's growth momentum as the highest CAGR region during the forecast period. Dimension Market Research
• [New] The energy transition presents significant economic opportunities across the UK, driving innovation and economic growth, as well as supporting jobs and skills. GOV.UK
• [New] Autonomous vehicles and robotaxis are among the highest-growth segments - 30 %-plus through the 2030s - but profitability is very uneven between chipmakers, stack providers, and loss-making operators. BillCara
• [New] UK GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.8% in 2026, down from 1.4% in 2025, as pressures from a new energy price shock push up inflation, weigh on spending and leads to potential further tightening by the Bank of England. KPMG
• [New] With ongoing labour shortages across multiple industries, New Zealand continues to offer excellent opportunities for skilled workers seeking international career growth and potential long-term settlement. Radvision World
• [New] For Indian applicants who combine relevant work experience, employer sponsorship, and the required English proficiency, New Zealand will continue to offer strong employment opportunities and potential pathways toward long-term settlement. Radvision World
• [New] In Canada, real GDP growth would accelerate on a Q4 / Q4 basis, from 0.7% in 2025 to 1.7% in 2026; it would moderate slightly, to 1.5%, in 2027. Bennett Jones
• [New] Average annual growth in real GDP would be 1.1% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027. / Canada Bennett Jones
• [New] The world is now roughly in the middle of a dramatic transition as a result of four fundamental disruptive trends: growth and urbanization in emerging markets, technological disruption, increasing connectivity, and the ageing of populations. The London School of Economics and Political Science
• [New] The current dollar weakness is partly driven by US-specific fiscal risk, which is not the same as a global growth acceleration that would conventionally support EM risk assets. VaaSBlock
• [New] Global trade growth is forecast to slow sharply to 1.9% in 2026 as U.S. tariff deadlines, a stalled EU deal, China redirections, and Middle East supply disruptions converge into the most complex trade environment in decades. Pomegra
• [New] As global demand shifts toward cleaner energy and alternative proteins, soybean by-products are well-positioned to capture long-term growth potential. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Growth in India is estimated at a CAGR of 24.6% through 2036, reflecting expanding end-use applications and rising consumer awareness and improved distribution through online and specialty retail channels. FactMr
• [New] Rising demand in emerging markets including China (26.6% CAGR) and India (24.6% CAGR) is creating new volume and value growth opportunities. FactMr
• [New] As AI becomes more embedded in everyday work, adoption gaps could increasingly shape which countries gain the biggest productivity and economic advantages over the next decade, similar to how internet adoption reshaped global competitiveness in the early digital era. Visual Capitalist
• [New] AI is already influencing growth at an economy-wide level: Barron's estimates AI investment drove nearly 60% of U.S. GDP growth in Q4 2025, while PwC expects AI to account for up to 15 percentage points to global GDP through 2035. JD Supra

Last updated: 07 June 2026