AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDACH Business Expansion: FIRMEN.directory launched a structured company directory for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, letting firms publish profiles plus news, logos and press releases in one standardized format. AI Governance in Geneva: A UN-backed global AI capacity-building network was set up in Geneva, while the Global Dialogue on AI Governance (UNESCO/ITU) continues to push for fairer, more practical rules for the Global South. Energy Storage Breakthrough: Flow batteries that store energy in liquid electrolytes are highlighted as a potential way to scale renewables without the material and safety limits of lithium-ion. Swiss Defense Procurement: Switzerland and Austria outlined more joint offset and procurement plans tied to Switzerland’s F-35 programme and broader air-defence cooperation. Food Safety Policy: Codex agreed new guidance for precautionary allergen “may contain” labelling to make warnings more consistent and science-based. Switzerland in Global Tech: Coca-Cola HBC opened a Cairo digital hub to build AI and software platforms for operations across 27 markets, and Hitachi Energy signed an MoU to expand its Tamil Nadu tech and manufacturing footprint. Crypto & Finance: Bitcoin Suisse’s UAE unit received permission to offer regulated digital-asset services in Abu Dhabi.
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