AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor R&D in Malta: GlobalFoundries has signed a letter of intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for a $300 million CHIPS Act award to push silicon photonics for more efficient AI data centres, targeting co-packaged optics and aiming for 400Gb/s throughput with far lower energy use, with work planned at its Malta sites. Emergency services training: Malta’s Civil Protection Department says every member is now NFPA 1001 certified to international firefighting training standards, with the government pointing to upgraded preparedness during recent extreme heat. Waste & circular economy: Works have started on Malta’s new €75 million Organic Processing Plant (with €45 million EU co-funding) to more than double organic waste treatment capacity and boost renewable energy recovery. Solar reliability research: A Malta-based renewable energy team highlights PROMISE findings on improving monitoring and maintenance of photovoltaic systems in Malta’s harsh conditions, aiming to reduce faults that currently go unnoticed until output drops. Education data spotlight: MATSEC results show 34% of math candidates received no grade (NA), with criticism focused on how the reform blends absences and failures into one category. Local governance & tech: The Malta Chamber urges the Opposition to present a credible long-term economic plan, citing productivity, competitiveness, governance and infrastructure as key tech-and-industry enablers.
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