Global Scans · Partnerships for the Goals · 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 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

• [New] The partnership between Los Alamos and OpenAI is a significant step in AI safety and biosecurity (AI for biosecurity), focusing on evaluating and mitigating risks associated with advanced AI models in biological contexts. Aragon Research
• [New] Partnerships, such as China's UnionPay collaborating with JPQR for seamless payments for Chinese tourists in Japan, and the Bank of Thailand's plan for QR code cross-border payments with India, further demonstrate the potential for growth. The Fintech Times
• [New] Viasat, which acquired Inmarsat last year, recently announced partnerships with Loft Orbital and Rocket Lab to provide the LEO satellites needed to demonstrate relay terminals with its geostationary fleet in the fall of 2025 and early 2026, respectively. SpaceNews
• [New] With offshore wind, the wind industry has a tremendous opportunity to help India's NDCs while also building a robust value chain through investments, policy measures, and partnerships that increase jobs and environmental benefits. Global Wind Energy Council
• [New] In March of 2024, PhonePe announced that through its partnership with UAE's Mashreq Bank, users could use its UPI services for payments in the UAE at Neopay terminals, the payment subsidiary of Mashreq Bank. MediaNama
• [New] As the premium motorcycle segment continues to grow in India, the Triumph-Bajaj partnership stands as a testament to the potential of collaborations between global brands and local manufacturing expertise. Autocar Professional
• [New] China, with its far-sighted vision, has developed a complete, comprehensive and modern road and railway system and Vietnam expects to seek China's experience and partnership for developing its strategic transport infrastructure. Vietnam Economic Times | VnEconomy
• [New] Adtran, in partnership with Iridium Communications has announced the European and Asia-Pacific launch of its synchronization solutions featuring Iridium Satellite Time and Location technology, a significant step in countering growing threats to Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). iot now
• [New] While the IBM partnership for McDonald's current automated order taker test is winding down, the Chicago-based company suggested that it was not ruling other any other potential AI drive-throughs plans down the road - pointing to an opportunity to explore voice ordering solutions more broadly. Time
• [New] Singapore Airlines and Riyadh Air, a new airline set to start flying in 2025, inked a memorandum of understanding for a partnership. KGI Research Singapore
• At European level, the Commission will work with industry towards a future new partnership under Horizon Europe, Innovative Materials for the EU. Research and Innovation
• Security Threats from China and Partnerships in the Indo-Pacific Region NATO and U.S. officials have stressed the importance of strengthening NATO's relationships with partners outside the Euro-Atlantic area, and particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Congressional Research Service
• The partnership with Seguridad America stems from the growing economic opportunities and demand for local support as Mexico's cybersecurity needs shift due to increasing cybersecurity incidents and compliance with federal regulations. GlobalSign
• The Commission will support a 'Hydrogen Valley Facility' through the Clean Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, a public-private partnership under Horizon Europe, to help early-stage Hydrogen Valleys mature to the point where they can start construction. Research and Innovation
• Canada will explore a wide range of partnerships, including with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, the private sector, civil society organizations, and academia. GAC
• Cisco's collaboration with the Taiwanese government signifies a strong public-private partnership, which could set a precedent for future collaborations in other sectors. Trade Horizons
• The EU, along with all investment banks, should see an opportunity in the triangular focus and prioritize infrastructure projects within the Global Gateway agenda and Global Partnership for Infrastructure Investments initiatives. Kyiv Post
• While Canadian pension funds invest equity in privatized airports worldwide, there is no equity in Canada's non-profit airport authorities, so the pension funds could invest only in public-private partnership projects for new on-airport facilities (such as a rental car center or a cargo building). Reason Foundation
• Apple is widely expected to announce a partnership today with ChatGPT maker OpenAI and unveil the first batch of generative AI tools that could reinvigorate iPhone sales. CNN
• Liontown already has a partnership with Japan's Sumitomo to explore options for producing battery-grade lithium in Japan, a process that will continue in parallel. Morningstar, Inc.
• Proponents of the Kenya project see it as a potential blueprint for similar government-business partnerships that could help the US expand its political and economic clout in the Global South - emerging markets in Africa and Central Asia where China is already firmly entrenched. TechCentral
• The partnership with Google, facilitated by the Government for the expansion of the Pacific Connect Initiative is a major transformative investment that will not only increase the returns for FNPF members but also support the growth and development of the ICT sector. Fijivillage
• CME Group has enhanced its partnership with Google Cloud as it plans for a new private cloud region and co-location facility in Illinois aimed at bolstering its markets offering for futures and options. The Trade

Last updated: 22 July 2024