AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSEZ & Trade Tech: FedEx says AI and remote monitoring are being rolled into cross-border logistics ahead of the Johor-Singapore SEZ integration, aiming for 24/7 customer self-service and tighter cargo security. AI & Cybersecurity: KPMG warns AI is both a defender and an attacker tool, while quantum risks and “non-human identities” are forcing CISOs to rethink resilience. Semiconductors Investment: Onto Innovation is buying a 27% stake in Rigaku for about $720M as chipmaking demand for more complex architectures keeps backlog climbing. Green Finance Policy: Hong Kong’s HKMA launches consultation on Phase 2B of its sustainable finance taxonomy to curb greenwashing and guide capital flows. SME Innovation Push: APEC ministers back innovation and tech adoption to help SMEs compete, with calls for aligned standards, lower transaction costs, and better testing/certification access. Business Funding Case: New Zealand’s BusinessNZ argues medicines funding should rise to OECD average, projecting $1.93 economic return per extra dollar. Local Governance & Costs: In Worcestershire, Reform councillor Nik Price urges legal challenge over plans to split the county into two unitary councils. Skills & Entrepreneurship: Dorset’s Local Skills Improvement Plan targets real employer needs, while Arts University Bournemouth appoints fintech/AI entrepreneur Dan Ware to boost graduate entrepreneurship.
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