AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Climate Policy: Ten EU countries are pushing Brussels to delay or reshape ETS2 carbon pricing on transport and heating fuels, warning of added household costs ahead of the 2028 start. UK Social Regulation: The UK proposes an overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, with default lockouts from midnight to 6am, as part of a wider crackdown on digital harm. Data Centers & Power/Water: Malaysia says it will only approve data centre projects after checking energy and water capacity, prioritizing residents first and approving only with surplus. Armenia-US Cooperation & Rail Support: Armenia approved a bill ratifying the TRIPP framework with the United States and increased subsidies to the South Caucasus Railway to cover passenger losses. PNG Governance & Finance: Papua New Guinea faces criticism for being “four months late” on its 2025 fiscal report, while extractive-sector leaders stress transparency to boost investor confidence. Rural Finance Push: PNG and IFAD launched a US$49.9m project to expand financial services for rural communities. AI in Mental Health: Colorado’s new law requiring therapists to monitor AI in real time is drawing backlash over practicality and unintended effects on client use. Trade & Tech: The EU and India plan deeper cooperation via the Trade and Technology Council, including resilient value chains and clean technologies. Sports Business: The Milwaukee Brewers traded for Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to bolster an injury-hit rotation.
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