AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInnovation Diplomacy: India’s Piyush Goyal says the country wants to be the world’s “innovation partner,” as PM Modi and France’s Macron inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, linking 120+ deep-tech startups with global investors and research partners. SME Digital Push: Malaysia’s Hijrah Selangor launches the Hijrah Innovation & Growth Hub (HIGHub) in Sabak Bernam as a one-stop centre for entrepreneurship training, digital tools and market access for micro-entrepreneurs. Energy Security Watch: Malaysia’s economic adviser says fuel, food and essential medicines remain secure after 100 days of West Asia conflict, with electricity and supply cycles under control. Major Crime Case: Nepal files a charge sheet in a money laundering and financial misappropriation case worth over Rs 115 billion, targeting 39 people and companies. AI & Policy Shock: The US order forcing Anthropic to halt access to new AI models keeps the debate on tech sovereignty and reliance on foreign frontier systems hot. Local Economy & Jobs: Cape Town’s boom narrative grows as investors bet on the city’s skyline, while Ireland’s Maxol station closure hits local retail jobs.
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