AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaritime & Defense: India commissioned the indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri in Visakhapatnam, with 75%+ local content built by Mazagon Dock—another signal for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the domestic shipbuilding ecosystem. SME Finance Pressure: Trinidad and Tobago manufacturers are demanding action on a VAT refund backlog, saying delayed payments are choking reinvestment, upgrades, and hiring. Startup & Capital Markets: Greece’s Kos Pharmaceuticals’ Greek-American backers closed a first life sciences fund at €106M, aiming to bring US biotech know-how to European opportunities. AI Skills for Entrepreneurs: Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Fund launched the second Prompt Engineering edition for Chamber members, teaching AI prompt design and go-to-market prototyping without coding. Cyber & Payments: Visa rolled out the Visa Threat Intelligence Platform to help banks spot cyber threats earlier—before they turn into fraud. IP for Growth: WIPO’s Global Awards 2026 highlighted SMEs using IP to scale, including Chinese firms in biotech, diagnostics, and battery recycling. Women & Business: Lao Women’s Union ran a seminar to boost women entrepreneurs’ access to financing, project skills, and IP registration. Tech & Compliance Tools: A guide compares ISO 27001 software options for Australian orgs, focusing on audit-ready governance and local regulatory fit.
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