AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Identity Tech: iDenfy is splitting out facial age estimation as a stand-alone module for age-gated services, using selfie checks with a buffer for borderline cases and routing to document verification when needed. Cybersecurity in Malta & Southern Europe: eSafe Cyber Security and CyberLion announce a value-added distribution partnership covering Greece, Cyprus, Malta and Italy, expanding options across digital trust, endpoint/patch management, secure access and threat intelligence. Semiconductors for AI: GlobalFoundries is set to receive a $300m U.S. Commerce award to push silicon photonics for faster AI chip connections, including advanced packaging and hybrid bonding. Malta Energy Infrastructure: Malta-Sicily Interconnector 2 hits a milestone with major electrical equipment delivered and installed in both Malta and Ragusa, supporting the project’s next steps. Local Business & Finance: HSBC Malta reports €44.4m profit before tax for H1 2026 and declares an interim dividend of €0.043 per share. Education & Ethics: Malta and Ghana launch “Project Ethics” to strengthen ethics education via teacher training, digital tools and story-based resources. Courts in Malta: Yorgen Fenech’s Daphne Caruana Galizia trial continues, with testimony from Matthew Caruana Galizia and further witnesses expected.
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