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 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 9.5% during 2026-2033, due to increasing shift toward outpatient and minimally invasive procedures. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] The Depression and Anxiety segment is expected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 10.1% during 2026-2033, due to rising mental health disorders across North America. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region is forecast to lead growth at a 9.32% CAGR through 2031, driven by a surge in desk-centric employment, the expansion of digital health initiatives, and the widespread adoption of e-commerce, which is bypassing underdeveloped specialty retail. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] The lung segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth rate of 9.8% from 2026 to 2033, fueled by increasing incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and advanced respiratory failure. Data Bridge Market Research
• [New] Strong growth across Latin America, Europe & Africa, Asia and North America largely compensated for lower revenue in the Middle East, where operations continued to be affected by disruptions associated with the regional conflict. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by semiconductor reshoring initiatives, advanced packaging investments, AI infrastructure expansion, and government-backed domestic manufacturing programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Moderate Growth Amid Strategic Restructuring And Pricing Pressures In 2026, pharmaceutical sales across most markets will exhibit moderate growth, driven by sustained demand and new product launches across most regions, though ongoing government cost containment pressures will constrain expansion. Fitch Solutions
• [New] The segment of Diamond-Wire Sawing will observe the fastest growth during the forecast period with a projected CAGR of about 12.04%. Straits Research
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: Asia Pacific projected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6%, supported by government-led sustainability policies and growth in food and pharmaceutical packaging sectors. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Computing & Data Storage will lead all application markets in semiconductor revenue growth, rising by more than 150% YoY in 2026 to approach $1 trillion. EMSNow
• [New] Fastest Growing Segment: 21 to 60 kg payload systems are projected to register robust growth through 2033, supported by rising mid-size manufacturing demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Within Canada's innovation landscape, the regenerative medicine industry may represent both a scientific opportunity and a potential source of economic growth. NCBI Bookshelf
• [New] Fast-Growing Segment: Small vehicles are projected to register robust growth through 2033, supported by rising smallsat constellation deployment demand. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Opportunity: The accelerating growth of online and telepharmacy platforms, with digital prescription fulfilment up 40% post-pandemic, represents a major revenue opportunity for companies targeting underserved and rural U.S. populations requiring timely access to antibiotic ophthalmic treatments. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Seniors show the fastest demographic growth through 2033, fueled by expanding Medicare Advantage and supplemental individual plan adoption nationwide. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Understanding how to work effectively with AI will become an important workplace capability in the coming years. Blog | Employee Management System | EmpMonitor
• [New] Any signals about the direction of monetary policy could impact growth stock valuations, including Nvidia and other semiconductor companies. Alphio AI
• [New] Aggregate US earnings growth is projected to accelerate to around 13-15% per annum over the next two years, versus a long-term average earnings-per-share growth of roughly 8-9%. Lion Global Investors | Official Site
• [New] Agentic AI and inference-heavy workloads are set to supercharge front-end networks growth, with Dell'Oro calling out nearly 40% CAGR in new opportunities. The Art of CTO
• [New] Global mobile data traffic is projected to increase from 146 EB per month in 2025 to 328 EB per month by 2031, reflecting the rapid growth of cloud workloads, AI applications, and connected devices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Asia region is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate, with a CAGR of around 9% from 2026 to 2032, facilitated by increasing urbanization and governmental support for technological innovation in countries such as China and India. 6wresearch
• [New] The healthcare sector is expected to utilize delivery UAVs for 30% of operations by 2032, reflecting a key application growth. / USA 6wresearch
• [New] Europe will witness steady growth over the forecast period with a global share of roughly 18.1% in 2026, as governments continue to prioritize sustainable mobility, road safety, and intelligent transportation infrastructure. Persistence Market Research

Last updated: 30 August 2026