AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndia–Finland Circular Economy Push: Finland’s trade counsellor Antti Herlevi says more than 100 Finnish firms are already active in India across clean energy, waste management and recycling, as both countries used the India Circular Economy Forum in New Delhi to line up value-chain cooperation ahead of the World Circular Economy Forum. Alcohol Tax Debate: Alcohol Action Ireland urges a 15%+ rise in excise duties, arguing Ireland’s levy is eroded by inflation and that the alcohol industry’s pushback is profit-driven. Finland–Ukraine Drone Production: Innokas plans to produce drones in Finland using Ukrainian Airlogix technology under the Build with Ukraine initiative, aiming to boost supplies for the Ukrainian armed forces. Helsinki Cannabis Case: Police say they have uncovered a long-running Helsinki-area cannabis operation, suspecting nearly 100kg of marijuana produced over 2019–2026, with charges including drug offences, money laundering and tax offences. Business Activity Snapshot: Statistics Finland reports 243 bankruptcy proceedings started in July (down year-on-year), while new enterprise registrations fell 10% in Q2. Cybersecurity Warning: The FBI highlights evolving ransomware “franchises” like Gunra, targeting everything from small firms to hospitals and critical infrastructure.
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