AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFinland’s AI power play: Alphabet/Google is set to invest at least €13bn in Finland for AI data centres, including three new sites and a 22-year deal to buy up to 50% of output from Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear plant, boosting grid upgrades and long-term low-carbon energy supply. Telecom security in practice: Ericsson and Erillisverkot demoed 5G-based drone detection in Helsinki, showing how authorities can sense and track low-altitude drones around ports and critical sites using network infrastructure. Dealmaking in water chemicals: Kemira won German antitrust approval to acquire Sidra Wasserchemie, strengthening its position in iron salts while regulators say enough competitors remain. Arctic energy policy: The EU will keep its Arctic oil-and-gas drilling moratorium in a revised strategy despite pressure from Norway, as Brussels ties the region to climate and defence goals. Defence R&D race: A new OECD comparison highlights how the US dwarfs other countries on defence R&D spending per GDP, underlining the scale of future capability investment. Semiconductor momentum: Chip majors are converging on Semicon India to expand the ecosystem with local talent and government incentives. Business & economy note: Upgrad reports about half of study-abroad aspirants now come from India’s Tier 2/3 cities, reflecting wider demand for European education.
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