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.

• [New] LEO constellations are one of the most critical and cutting edge components of digital infrastructure and without immediate strategic reforms, the United States risks losing its lead to China. Center for Strategic and International Studies
• [New] The humanization trend presents a significant growth opportunity for manufacturers, enabling differentiation through innovation, quality, and a deeper connection with pet owners across Europe. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Oslo Science City wants to help enable and improve innovation opportunities by creating an arena for leading researchers and highly motivated students to interact with dynamic business incubators and disruptive companies. sensordecade.com
• [New] China's space industry is narrowing the innovation gap with the US, warning that if the US does not take decisive action soon, China will claim the top spot in the global space economy. ThinkChina - Big Reads, Opinions & Columns on China
• [New] Quantum USA 2026 will be co-located with the USA Artificial Intelligence Summit, highlighting the growing convergence between AI and quantum technologies as dual pillars of future innovation and national competitiveness. Forum Europe
• [New] The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is funding projects across the United States that will improve and expand alternative fueling infrastructure for all Americans. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
• [New] AI applications are expected to save the retail industry approximately $340 billion per year by 2027, primarily through process optimization and automation. Careertrainer.ai
• [New] A new parliamentary inquiry into personalized medicine and AI will examine ongoing challenges and barriers to National Health Service adoption of new technologies, including procurement, digital infrastructure limitations, and system fragmentation. / UK Arnold & Porter
• [New] Thailand's industries, such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure, are confronted with a wide array of sophisticated cyber threats. Concise AC
• [New] RED III sets a target for RFNBO (renewable fuels of non-biological origin) in industry, 42% by 2030 and 60% by 2035. Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
• [New] With strong investment set to continue in Australia's freight and passenger rail infrastructure, Australian suppliers of rail technology, equipment, and solutions are open to reviewing opportunities to partner with and represent U.S. firms. susan.lusi@trade.gov
• [New] To unlock the full potential of AI, Europe must build an ecosystem of excellence that leverages its strengths in research, industrial know-how and regulatory capacity across the AI value chain. Shaping Europe's digital future
• [New] Amazon, through AWS, expanded its long-term partnership with Pinterest via a planned $4 billion cloud services commitment through 2031, the largest infrastructure commitment in Pinterest's history. Stock Titan

Last updated: 14 June 2026