AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStartup Finance & Tech Support: India’s DPIIT signed MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to expand technology, digital infrastructure, mentorship, and market access for DPIIT-recognised startups. Critical Minerals & Clean Energy: The Philippines’ MinDA is positioning Mindanao as a “strategic gateway” for critical minerals and a clean-energy value chain under Marcos’ EO 122. Space Economy Push: India marked National Space Day with forecasts that its space economy could jump to ~$44B, while private space firms shift from capability building to scaling downstream services. Heat-Transfer Breakthrough: KAIST researchers report a polymer surface coating that boosts condensation heat transfer up to 5.5x, targeting power plants, desalination, and electronics cooling. AI at Work Privacy: A new report highlights workplace monitoring tools that can share worker data with third parties, raising privacy concerns. Energy Transition: England sees a surge in onshore wind planning applications after years of slowdown. Medical Tech in the Region: Bahrain’s Royal Medical Services has completed ~180 robotic surgeries using Medtronic’s Hugo platform. Clean Power Storage: LG Energy Solution unveiled a sulfide solid-state battery prototype claiming ~50% higher energy density for EVs.
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