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] 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
• [New] Globally, the value of payment app transactions climbed to $10.6 trillion last year from $9.3 trillion in 2024, with a forecast projecting growth to approximately $15.6 trillion by 2030. Amplify ETFs
• [New] Global demand for carbon removal could reach significant levels by 2050, highlighting immense growth potential. Market Data Forecast
• [New] UK GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.7% in 2026, down from 1.3% in 2025, as pressures from a fresh energy price shock push up inflation, weigh on spending and delay interest rate cuts. KPMG
• [New] We project 19% order growth for Marine and Energy, essentially entirely driven by a large data center power plant order in the US in Q4. Inderes
• [New] Cloud deployment is expected to see the fastest growth rate of about 23% between 2026 and 2033, as businesses continue migrating from traditional on-premises setups to cloud-centric infrastructures. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Annual industry sales in 2026 will reach $1.55 T, although real sales growth is expected to remain relatively modest at 1.3%, and the total number of employees will grow by 100K to reach 15.8 M. / USA NRA
• [New] Electric bus penetration in India stood at only 5% in FY25, projected to reach 10-12% of new bus sales by FY27, per India Ratings and Research, signaling enormous headroom for growth. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Healthcare was the largest source of U.S. job creation last year, and the Labor Department projects employment of advanced-degree nurses will grow 35% from 2024 to 2034 - far outpacing the 3% projected growth across all occupations. Kelly Services
• [New] The World Bank forecasts regional growth will ease from 5% in 2025 to about 4.2% in 2026, largely due to a weaker global environment and a continued slowdown in China. VOV.VN
• [New] As growth across East Asia and the Pacific slows amid mounting global uncertainty, Vietnam continues to stand out for its ability to adapt and turn challenges into opportunities for reform. VOV.VN
• [New] OpenAI is projecting rapid growth in advertising, forecasting $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2026 and $100 billion annually by 2030. MarketingProfs
• [New] Germany, the Eurozone's economic powerhouse, has cut growth forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 due to rising costs. LOGISTICS MANAGERS' INDEX
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is expected to register the fastest growth due to increasing natural calamities, rising defence budgets, and growing consumer adoption of long-shelf-life food products. ReAnIn

Last updated: 19 April 2026