AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInvestigations & Finance: The ICIJ’s “China Capital” probe says Industrial and Commercial Bank of China used its London operations to finance firms tied to sanctioned Russian and Belarusian elites, with Beijing directing political objectives and alleged breaches of sanctions and anti-money laundering rules. 3D Engineering: Luxembourg-based Artec 3D launched Artec Neo, a tolerance-driven wireless 3D scanner aimed at metrology-grade inspection and reverse engineering with accuracy reserved for functional features. Space & Connectivity: SES completed the final three O3b mPOWER satellites for Luxembourg’s broadband network, while SpaceX notched its 700th Falcon mission. Local Tech & Industry: Luxembourg’s Fedil Industry Day pushed “strategic autonomy” with calls for less bureaucracy and faster energy transition. Education: New PISA results show Luxembourg pupils’ weakest performance yet, with leaders debating how smartphones and AI may be changing reading depth. Policy at the Border: Germany extended land-border checks through March 2027, including at the Luxembourg border, citing migration and security pressures. Cyber/Comms: Nokia’s Deepfield Defender is being used by Spain’s ESpanix to strengthen DDoS protection for internet exchange customers. Space Hardware: GomSpace won a $2.4m order for modular small-satellite platform kits for a US government mission.
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