AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBusiness Leadership & Growth: GLAS boss Mia Drennan says she built a £1bn loans admin firm from £6,000 while battling imposter syndrome—and now wants to push it toward £5bn to £10bn. Public Investment in Innovation: South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation ministry announced a R10.4bn budget for 2026/27, aiming to expand research, skills and infrastructure. Global Trade & Tech Deals: India’s PM Modi met Dutch PM Rob Jetten and CEOs, urging firms to “design and innovate in India,” with a major semiconductor push highlighted by a Tata Electronics–ASML agreement. Local Business Security: Police laid charges after a Bay Street robbery in Sault Ste. Marie, including alleged fentanyl possession. Markets & Regulation Watch: Stablecoins are heating up as payments firms talk strategy and lawmakers move toward clearer rules. Sports Business Moment: Pep Guardiola’s City won the FA Cup final again, with Antoine Semenyo’s spark sealing the trophy.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.