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] Germany has eased its debt brake to accommodate increased defence and infrastructure spending while, at the EU level, proposals like Readiness 2030 reflect a push for collective investment in security in response to reduced US engagement. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] India remains a global bright spot, underpinned by infrastructure investment and strong domestic demand, with GDP growth projected at 6.6% in 2025 and 6.5% in 2026, following a 6.7% advance in 2024. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] The industrial strategy will see a £500m investment package for quantum computing and £2bn to reduce electricity costs for more than 7k businesses, as Starmer looks to address the fact that manufacturers in the UK currently have some of the highest electricity prices in the developed world. Sifted
• [New] Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry. Energy in Demand - Sustainable Energy - Rod Janssen
• [New] Electrification is happening all around the world, and advances in the battery recycling industry have the potential to reduce both costs and environmental impacts. RMI
• [New] A National Institute for Food Technology and Entrepreneurship will be set up in Bihar to support eastern India's agro-processing industry. IASbaba
• [New] Industries worldwide have been dealing with a surge in litigation risk from non-practicing entities, commonly known as patent trolls. DIGITIMES Inc.
• [New] Industry Alert: The sudden production cuts in Xinjiang represent one of the most significant disruptions to regional silicon metal supply in recent months, with potential implications for global supply chains if sustained through Q3 2025. Discovery Alert
• [New] A soaring shekel could eventually hurt export-driven sectors, making Israeli goods more expensive and potentially dulling the competitive edge of key industries just emerging from nearly two years of conflict. The Judean
• [New] Addressing challenges related to infrastructure, regulation, and cybersecurity will be crucial for sustaining long-term growth and realizing the full potential of smart transportation in South Korea. Bonafide Research
• [New] India's IT industry is projected to surpass $300 billion in revenue by 2025, producing millions of skilled graduates annually from top institutions like the Indian Institutes of Technology. Nri Globe - One globe. One root. Infinite NRI connectio
• [New] If not managed responsibly, the infrastructure demands of AI could exacerbate global carbon emissions and undermine collective efforts to achieve net-zero goals. TechRadar
• [New] The ICF enables collective action, empowering global health leaders to build trusted partnerships that unlock the full potential of ethical, person-centered innovation. IFPMA
• [New] As the global adoption of solar power continues to rise, so too does the parallel increase in EOL PV waste, presenting both challenges and opportunities for the solar panel recycling industry. NenPower
• [New] While global access to innovative and affordable technology, infrastructure and services is vital for the EU's competitiveness, its dependence on foreign digital technologies, infrastructure and services exposes it to a number of risks. Telefonica
• [New] South Africa currently produces 80% of the world's total platinum volume, and the higher prices will support the overall flagging mining industry there. Business Tech Africa
• In summary, Germany's economic reboot is centered on innovation, sustainability, and digitalization, with the ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. US Newsper
• ADB's interventions range from supporting national adaptation plans to financing climate-informed investment projects that improve water infrastructure, promote water-saving technologies, and enable risk-adapted agricultural practices. UNITAR
• Even if a U.S. manufacturer buys its steel from a U.S. source rather than from China, the ripple effect of the dumping duties on the Chinese steel will cause higher prices and will reduce choices across the entire steel industry. JD Supra
• Leoch Battery will bring its full demand-side battery ESS product suites, developed to support global smart city & infrastructure on their sustainable & reliable energy needs, with superior fire safety compliance to all major IEC, CE and UL standards across the system components. The Manila Times
• As India accelerates towards its 2047 goals, infrastructure is no longer just a support function, it is the lifeline of growth, competitiveness, and national ambition. BDB India Private Limited
• Industry-wide implementation of the CVW technology could boost Canada's GDP by $47.4 billion and create over 144,000 person-years of employment across Canada. Newsfile

Last updated: 29 June 2025