AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Chips Geopolitics: Trump and Xi’s Washington summit spotlights AI as a chips-and-infrastructure contest, with the US warning it can’t fall behind China. Semiconductor Workforce Crunch: A US industry analysis flags up to a 157,000-worker shortfall by 2030, as AI/software firms pull talent away from chip manufacturing. Malta Telecom Deal: Melita is set to acquire Epic in a proposed Malta mobile consolidation, a move that could reshape local connectivity competition. Schengen Tech Rollout: The EU has granted Malta and other Schengen states more flexibility on the entry/exit system (EES), citing operational readiness for biometric checks. Payments Growth (Malta-linked): UK fintech Ryft raised £20m to expand across Europe and the US and has applied for an MFSA EU license to passport services. Maritime Tech & Policy: Malta (with Greece, Cyprus and Italy) is pushing back on IMO shipping decarbonisation rules over fuel costs and competitiveness. Tourism Leadership in Valletta: WTTC’s Global Summit returns to Malta (Oct 7–9) with major CEOs and political speakers, including Justin Trudeau and José María Aznar.
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