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] Expanded partnership will leverage Microsoft Copilot and Cognizant's advisory and digital transformation services to help employees and enterprise customers operationalize generative AI and realize strategic business transformation. News | Cognizant Technology Solutions
• [New] Payment processing provider Episode Six and DCS Card Centre, Singapore-licensed financial institution, has announced a partnership that will enable fintech companies to issue their own branded credit cards through their own customer interface. FinExtra
• [New] With a constantly evolving cyber threat landscape and rapid digitalization of financial services globally, close public-private partnership between key financial sector players is essential to engendering cyber resilience of the financial ecosystem. Fintech Singapore
• [New] Velocity Frequent Flyer and one of Australia's leading energy retailers, AGL Energy, have entered into a new strategic partnership giving millions of Australians the opportunity to earn Velocity Points through electricity and gas plans. Virgin Australia Newsroom
• [New] Zscaler and BT have announced an expanded partnership that will position BT as the first global service provider to offer a full suite of managed security services based on the Zscaler AI-driven Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform. Intelligent CISO
• New Zealand's investment will have an initial focus on Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam and will mobilise significant public and private finance needed for clean energy transition, including through supporting the Just Energy Transition Partnerships being led by the Group of Seven partners. The Beehive
• Carlsberg Asia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Southeast Asia's everyday superapp, Grab, for a strategic partnership that will transform how consumers enjoy their beer. .foodingredientsfirst.com/
• Nium will be show continued momentum in the exploding travel payments space, announcing a partnership with a leading global payments processor to issue virtual cards in the APAC region. HIPTHER Agency (PROSHIRT SRL)
• South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries is forming a partnership with Seaborg, a Danish start-up pursuing next-generation nuclear technologies, and together they plan to develop floating nuclear power plant barges using Compact Molten Salt Reactor technology developed by Seaborg. The Maritime Executive
• Global specialty re/insurer Canopius Group has unveiled a strategic partnership with Group-IB to enhance Canopius' cyber insurance offerings by integrating advanced threat intelligence capabilities. Insurance Business
• Alteryx announced an expanded partnership with Google to launch Alteryx Analytics Cloud on Google Cloud, alongside expanded AI capabilities with Google Cloud's Gemini models that will extend the capabilities of Alteryx AiDIN. RTInsights
• The Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan, led by the United States and Japan, will provide $20 billion in funding for Indonesia's Just Energy Transition Partnership. oilprice.com
• The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced it has formed a partnership with Mastercard to strengthen the financial sector's capacity to fight cyber risks. Central Banking
• The leaders of the United States and Japan this week will commit to modernizing their military alliance, with the aim of eventually creating a truly operational hub for the most consequential defence partnership in the Pacific. Washington Post
• Australian prevention system stakeholders, including funding agencies, universities, and prevention policy and program agencies, could augment their support for EMCRs in forming effective research-policy partnerships. Public Health Research & Practice
• First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Microsoft will collaborate in developing new AI-based banking capabilities under a strategic business partnership signed today, with the UAE's largest bank and the global technology leader to cooperate on the launch of an 'AI Innovation Hub' for financial services. FinExtra
• Areas of potential tension, including Central Asia, the Russian Far East, and the Arctic, could erode the current partnership and renew the rivalry between China and Russia. War on the Rocks
• Despite recent export declines attributed to global conflicts and production challenges, opportunities exist for expansion through research, innovation, branding, and partnerships. Press Xpress
• Moving a step forward and establishing a dedicated partnership in the form of a European Industry Alliance could offer the opportunity to build a stronger CCUS industry in the EU. Global CCS Institute
• Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited's and MG Motor India's partnership to develop charging infrastructure marks a significant milestone and will play a crucial role in accelerating India's energy transition. The Shillong Times
• Russia is expected to extend its supply cuts in collaboration with Saudi Arabia, highlighting the crucial role of their partnership in maintaining OPEC + cohesion and price stability. Hirschman Oil Supply
• New Zealand expects the PRC to respect its right to explore joining AUKUS, a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Institute for the Study of War

Last updated: 29 April 2024