AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOffshore Wind Watch: A new investor ranking of southwest Europe’s offshore wind markets notes Malta has started tendering, but Mediterranean sites may favour pricier floating or hybrid “deep-fixed” approaches as conditions and auction design challenges bite. Schengen Tech Delays: The EU has let at least nine countries, including Malta, pause full rollout of the entry/exit system (EES) until scan tech is ready, after queues and missed flights sparked backlash. Fintech Growth: Manchester payments firm Ryft raised £20m (€23m) for expansion across Europe and the US, and says it has applied for an MFSA EU licence to passport services. Malta Telecom Move: Melita is reported to be pursuing an acquisition of Epic in a proposed Malta mobile consolidation. Space Microchips in Malta: BAE Systems secured $16m to qualify radiation-hardened RH45® microelectronics, with manufacturing tied to GlobalFoundries’ 45nm SOI work in Malta. Tourism Leadership in Valletta: WTTC’s 26th Global Summit will bring 200+ travel CEOs and ministers to Malta (Oct 7–9), with Justin Trudeau and José María Aznar among confirmed speakers.
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