AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 minutes agoTax Scrutiny: A report says Crocs and other firms used Malta “ghost offices” marketed by Big Four firms to cut taxes, raising questions about whether the arrangements have enough business purpose for IRS challenges. Science & Heritage Funding: Malta’s Screen Support Scheme backed 31 local audiovisual projects with nearly €2.9m, spanning script work, development, shorts, features and TV cultural programmes. AI & Cybersecurity Investment: Go Ventures backed New York cybersecurity startup Jericho Security, aiming to help organisations defend against social engineering using AI tools. Maritime Decarbonisation: 27 EU states including Malta urged the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework to offer incentives for early uptake and production of zero/near-zero marine fuels to de-risk the transition. Local Tech & Compliance: iDenfy launched a stand-alone facial age estimation module for age-gated services, routing borderline cases to document checks. Business Tech: GlobalFoundries posted Q2 results and said a $300m US award push for silicon photonics R&D is underway. Local Governance & Culture: Prof. Monsignor Emmanuel Agius was appointed President of the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation for 2026/27.
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