Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · 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.

• There is no doubt of the opportunity modernizing technology and infrastructure can create for efficiency and growth, particularly in the world of banking. Kyndryl
• Today's announcements will help drive advancements in AI safety and security, promote innovation and competition, and accelerate clean energy solutions to strengthen America's global leadership in science and technology for generations to come. Energy.gov
• Cities are the innovation centers of the US economy, but technological disruptions can exclude workers and inhibit a middle class. Nature
• Today's choices in countries around the world on technologies and infrastructure will create path dependencies for the future and ensuring cooperation in technology can contribute to guaranteeing a digital transition that reflects European values globally. CIDOB
• Foreign direct investment (FDI) creates opportunities, stimulates economic development and introduces new ideas and innovation to Canada. GAC
• Through foreign direct investment, the governments of countries such as China can acquire in-depth knowledge of critical national infrastructure and its inherent vulnerabilities. The Maritime Executive
• In the business and entrepreneurship sector, data analytics tools, cloud computing, and collaborative platforms support innovation and global competitiveness, aiding startups and small businesses in developing disruptive products and business models. Modern Diplomacy
• In 2023 we saw that the industries that have already heavily invested in digitalization will be able to leverage AI at speed and deliver peak operational performance in 2024, and beyond. Diginomica
• In a world that is rapidly transformed by technology, robotics and artificial intelligence will reshape industries and redefine societal norms. United Nations University
• CoreWeave continues to push forward as a provider of critical infrastructure in the development of AI, and the high caliber of investors who continue putting their trust in us validates the enormous opportunity we have to define the next generation of cloud computing. Yahoo Finance
• As India continues to invest in its infrastructure and industrial sectors to drive economic growth and development, the demand for lattice boom crawler cranes is expected to remain robust in the foreseeable future. Constro Facilitator
• The digital screen production industry holds tremendous growth potential in Victoria, but faces numerous challenges, including a shortage of expertise stemming from a gap in training. Newsroom
• India's manufacturing industry is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2025-26 driven by emerging themes such as advanced technologies, sustainable practices, Industry 4.0, a focus on local manufacturing, AI integration, 3D printing adoption, and IoT-driven processes. CNBCTV18
• Over the remainder of the forecast period, the construction industry is expected to register an average annual growth of 1.7% from 2026 to 2028, supported by investments in transport infrastructure, renewable energy and industrial projects. Yahoo Finance
• Some Indigenous communities in northern Alberta hope the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion willmark the start of a new chapter in their relationship with Canada's oilsands industry. The Hamilton Spectator
• The risk the government of China poses to U.S. national and economic security are upon us now - and that U.S. critical infrastructure is a prime target. SC Media
• When Ghana invests in educational and training programs to build a skilled labour force for the renewable energy sector, a new crop of the labour force with a different set of skills will emerge supporting economic growth, innovation, and sustainability of the Ghanaian economy. MDPI
• With the financial and administrative support of the French government, the new CARBIOS plant in Longlaville will remove a major technological barrier to the development of the textile recycling industry in France. Carbios
• Overall, while the target of $1 trillion in merchandise exports by 2030 presents significant challenges, officials are optimistic about overcoming them through strategic infrastructure development and integration into global supply chains. Optimize IAS
• Thailand has the potential to become a significant player in the semiconductor industry by attracting production facilities and investments. Thailand Business News
• Horizon Europe is the biggest EU research and innovation programme ever with more than €95.5 billion of funding available over 7 years (2021 to 2027). Research and Innovation

Last updated: 12 May 2024