Emergent technologies are always changing our lives.

I was surprised at his quick progress.

I am surprised at the quickness of this project's progress.

We need additional funds for the new project.

The newly industrializing economies, or NIEs, are growing rapidly.

His company is experiencing rapid growth.

The flowers in my garden are growing rapidly.

Japan's industry is famous worldwide.

Japan's real economic growth rate is expected to exceed 2% this year.

He is an expert in economics.