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] Industries with complex supply chains - particularly manufacturing, and wholesale and retail trade - are expected to have the highest growth rates between 2025 and 2031. Default
• [New] Asia is expected to experience the fastest growth, driven by the expansion of regulations aligned with ISSB standards and increasing demand for globally comparable disclosures. Default
• [New] Collaborative robots will be the fastest growing segment, with an average annual shipment growth rate of 17.4% between 2025 and 2030, compared with just 5.0% for articulated robots. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] On a more granular level, India will see the highest levels of growth, at 12.5% over the forecast period. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Analysts project APAC will experience the strongest shipment growth across the major regions, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1% from 2025-30. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Material Handling and assembly are anticipated to be the key applications driving growth with 2025-30 compound growth rates of 7.0% and 6.9% respectively, as demand for efficient logistics and precise manufacturing-line assembly rises fast. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Analysts forecast continued growth in hyperscaler spending, with capital expenditures reaching $650 billion in 2026 and surpassing $1.1 trillion in 2027. Fortune
• [New] Understanding the competitive landscape is essential for stakeholders seeking growth opportunities, supply chain optimization, product innovation, and strategic partnerships within the rapidly expanding global foodservice and hospitality ecosystem. The National Law Review
• [New] HomeExchange, the largest home-swapping platform, reported more than 270,000 members across 155 countries and 43% year-over-year growth in 2025, with 3.5 million nights exchanged and 15 million overnight stays projected for 2026. Resident Magazine
• [New] The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace and solidify its role as the primary growth engine for global high-end markets over the next few years. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The Conference Board maintains its 2.7% y/y forecast for global GDP growth in 2026 and raises its outlook for 2027 by 0.1 percentage points to 3.0% y/y. The Conference Board
• [New] China, India and other Asian economies are expected to remain the main drivers of oil demand growth next year, supported by air travel, road mobility and manufacturing activity. Ship & Bunker
• [New] The pet boom is losing momentum: After nearly 20% growth in 2021 and a 9% annual pace through 2025, expansion is expected to slow to about 4% through 2030 - though U.S. spending could still hit $242 billion. Morgan Stanley
• [New] Asia Pacific offers large-scale growth opportunities due to rapid urbanization, transport modernization, and extensive public infrastructure programs. ReAnIn
• [New] Global real GDP growth is forecast at 2.2% in 2026, with the Eurozone seeing minimal growth of 0.2% while India is projected to grow 5.7%. Seeking Alpha
• [New] Strategic acquirers are expected to remain focused on durable growth, category leadership, and ecosystem positioning through the second half of 2026. PwC
• [New] Asia Pacific region is projected to achieve the fastest growth during the forecast period. Precedence Research
• [New] Data center electricity use is projected to reach 945 TWh annually by 2030, equivalent to Japan's current consumption, with U.S. data centers expected to contribute nearly 50% of national electricity demand growth. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Data center electricity use is expected to reach 945 TWh annually by 2030, equivalent to Japan's total consumption, while U.S. demand from hyperscale facilities could contribute nearly 50% of national electricity demand growth, accelerating SMR adoption for digital infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Next wave of growth While established sectors like RMG will remain at the forefront of growth, the Smart Bangladesh trajectory requires further diversification of business and investment opportunities. The Daily Star
• [New] Formal employment growth remains constrained amid rising informality and weaker business dynamism; we forecast growth of 1.4% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027. / Mexico BBVA research
• [New] National GDP growth could rise by an additional 1.5 percentage points above baseline projections, driving the total economy to an estimated $790 billion by 2031. / UAE Consultancy Middle East
• [New] Thanks in part to the growth of social platforms and decentralised content creation, revenue growth in connectivity, the largest E & M sector, will slow through 2030. PwC

Last updated: 05 July 2026