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] Both Singapore and Japan will continue to collaborate, such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. ST
• [New] As country coordinator for ASEAN-Japan dialog relations, Singapore will continue to strengthen the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, especially ahead of Singapore's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2027. ST
• [New] The multi-year partnership will transition more farmers in Europe to regenerative practices and financial incentives. AgFunderNews
• [New] Product and partnership moves include standardized 12.5 MW packaged power blocks for faster deployment, collaborations targeting up to 450 MW with SDCL and up to 100 MW in South Korea, a data-center JV, and plans to ship two carbon-capture modules to Rotterdam later in 2026. MarketBeat
• [New] Collaboration in chronic disease treatment could build on the already operational India-Indonesia pharmaceutical partnership. Think Global Health
• [New] Snap's partnership with Niantic Spatial for location-based AR experiences demonstrates they understand that killer AR applications will be contextual and socially-connected-which plays directly into their core competency as a social platform. Next Reality
• [New] Strategic rebalancing toward broader competencies, diverse learner populations, and global partnerships will be important to strengthen the relevance and applicability of XR-related HPE research. Frontiers
• [New] Partnerships with Japan and South Korea provide an opportunity to negotiate governance arrangements that prioritize software access and data control. Policy Magazine
• [New] Hyundai, which had the conviction to open a major new EV manufacturing facility in Georgia, was rewarded with a landmark multi-year partnership with Waymo, with negotiations underway to supply up to 50,000 IONIQ 5 robotaxis by 2028, a deal potentially worth $2.5 billion. G2 Insights
• [New] Mars and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) have today announced a five-year strategic partnership (2025-2029) to help advance climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices in cocoa production in Ecuador across their shared cocoa supply chain. CNS Media
• [New] As 2026 unfolds, Family Office engagement will continue to evolve, which will continue to place greater emphasis on alignment, trust, and long term partnership. ISS Market Intelligence
• [New] Liverpool City Region will deploy its £30 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund award on materials chemistry, infection prevention and control, and artificial intelligence. GOV.UK
• [New] The DeltaQuad manufacturing partnership, while accelerating production, concentrates a critical supply node in the Netherlands, a geography that adversary intelligence services will likely map as a targeting priority in any escalation scenario. Drone Warfare
• AMD's aggressive expansion, open ecosystem, and cloud partnerships support growth, but execution, margin, and valuation risks limit near-term upside. Seeking Alpha
• Beyond the headline verticals, Qualcomm announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Snap Inc. to power future generations of Snap's Specs smart eyewear using Snapdragon technology - Snap's Specs Inc. subsidiary plans to launch advanced consumer eyewear later in 2026. investing.com
• Australia's largest-ever defence investment is expected to be a fleet of at least eight submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology provided through the AUKUS partnership with the United States and Britain. Military.com
• Middle East & Africa targets geothermal opportunities in rift systems and high-heat provinces, supported by multilateral funding and capacity-building partnerships. ReAnIn

Last updated: 27 April 2026