AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Data Centres in Scotland: A Sunday Mail investigation links backers of “hyper-scaler” AI data centres in Scotland to powerful finance circles, raising alarms over transparency, energy and water strain, and job impacts. Pharma Licensing for Liechtenstein: IMPACT Therapeutics and Pharmanovia signed a Europe-wide (including Liechtenstein) exclusive deal for senaparib, with total deal value up to €423.5M and royalties tied to sales. Heatwave Hits Industry Logistics: Record-low Rhine and Danube levels are forcing nuclear power cutbacks and threatening shipping capacity, with knock-on effects for European industry and trade routes. EU Carbon Market Reform: The European Commission proposes ETS changes from 2031, including longer free allowances tied to climate investment plans, potentially shifting burdens to non-ETS sectors. MiCA Crypto Register Updates: ESMA added 15 crypto-asset service providers, lifting the MiCA register to 309, including BNY’s Belgian unit. Travel Tech Rollout: ETIAS is delayed to 2027 while the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is already live, affecting cross-border passenger processing. Manufacturing Tech: Oerlikon Balzers promoted diamond coatings for composite cutting tools, targeting reduced abrasive wear and longer tool life. Local Industry Spotlight: Neutrik Americas’ president, Chris Neethling, discussed the Liechtenstein-founded pro-audio maker’s growth and regional operations.
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