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] With India playing a pivotal role in 2025's event, Disrupt Asia 2025 provides an excellent opportunity for cross-border partnerships, tech transfer, and a new era of regional cooperation. Travel And Tour World
• [New] As noted in industry reports, 92% of companies plan to increase AI investments over the next three years, prioritizing partnerships with specialized vendors to avoid the pitfalls of in-house development. Ainvest
• [New] Nasdaq access will unlock partnerships, grow validators, and scale operations to meet rising staking demand. Crypto Briefing
• [New] For diplomatic professionals committed to advancing Ghana's strategic interests through innovative partnership development, the Ghana High Commission in London offers extraordinary opportunities to shape transformative relationships that could define Ghana-UK engagement for decades to come. Myjoyonline
• [New] The convergence of post-Brexit recalibration, diaspora economic potential, and African economic integration creates unprecedented opportunities for Ghana-UK strategic partnership development. Myjoyonline
• [New] The future of Ghana-UK economic relations will increasingly depend on digital integration, technological collaboration, and innovation partnerships. Myjoyonline
• [New] The partnership with Google will underpin a range of new products and features introduced in the past year, from the introduction of its own ATMs in Europe, to innovative savings and investment tools, to plans to compete with telecoms operators by offering its own mobile plans in the UK and Germany. FinExtra
• [New] A multi-year, multi-million dollar partnership will expand its use of Google Cloud's infrastructure to handle rising demand and ensure seamless performance. Fintech Singapore
• [New] In the ensuing years, the Asia Pacific will be the growth hotbed for circular plastics markets driven by policy innovation, multinational partnerships, and second-generation recycling technologies. Emergen Research
• [New] Amazon plans to serve not just US but global, so there could be a battle for international partnerships (like airlines might have to choose Starlink vs Kuiper - some might hedge and equip for both). Bez Kabli
• [New] Russia and China: Development of Artificial Intelligence in Eurasia represents strategic partnership that could reshape global technology leadership. Chandravanshi Inc #
• [New] While Microsoft's launch of its own in-house AI has major implications on the future of Copilot, we do not expect Microsoft to ditch its partnership with OpenAI any time soon. BGR
• [New] There are tremendous opportunities for Sudan and Canada to work together towards unlocking the huge potentials for mutual fruitful cooperation and partnership in the future in all domains. sdembassy
• [New] In Brazil, the integration of Agroforte with RumiCash and Agrolend's BRL 100 million ($18.4 million) partnership with UPL is embedding financial tools directly into supply chains, mitigating credit risk and unlocking scale. AgFunderNews
• [New] AWS, Amazon's cloud service, announced partnerships with federal agencies, offering up to $1 B in cloud service discounts through 2028, enhancing government tech modernization. StocksToTrade
• [New] Influencer marketing is projected to grow to $32.5 billion by 2025, with a focus on long-term partnerships that foster brand loyalty and alignment with marketing strategies. LoudCrowd
• Strategic investments in Lynas Rare Earths (Australia) and partnerships in Vietnam/France / Namibia created decentralized supply chains resilient to geopolitical risks. Ainvest
• Comcast is bringing ultra-fast internet to 32,000 homes and businesses in Florida, with plans to double that by 2026 through public-private partnerships. RCR Wireless News
• As the largest foreign industrial investment in American steel in decades, the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel partnership could serve as a model for future cross-border industrial collaboration. Serrari Group - Serrari | Finance Tips, Tools, Macro &
• Amazon's partnership with X-Energy could lead to the generation of up to 960 MW of electricity by 2039, enough to power approximately 770,000 homes. Power Technology
• Amazon is planning to launch its Kuiper satellite services in Vietnam, investing $570 million by 2030 to build infrastructure and terminal manufacturing through local partnerships. The Economic Times

Last updated: 08 September 2025