AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSemiconductors & AI Supply Chains: Micron has kicked off a ¥1.5T Hiroshima expansion to ramp advanced memory (HBM) for AI processors, with Japan backing up to ¥500B and shipments targeted for 2028. Digital Talent & Policy: Indonesia is pushing “digital talent” as the lever for competing in AI and computing, while India extends WhatsApp’s deadline to July 9 over privacy and security questions tied to its new username feature. Health Tech & Public Safety: UN Women warns AI systems can reinforce gender bias, and Interior Health in B.C. reports a sharp rise in bat exposures, urging rabies risk assessment after any contact. Fintech & Regulation: Nigeria’s SEC cleared GIGX, KuCoin Nigeria and seven other VASPs for its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme. Biotech & Pharma Industry: CPHI South East Asia 2026 (July 8–10, Bangkok) is set to draw 10,000+ trade visitors for pharma partnerships, cleanroom tech and AI in R&D. Education & Research Partnerships: University of Melbourne and TIDCO will build a Tamil Nadu Centre for Emerging Technologies focused on quantum computing and agri-tech.
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