AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade Pressure: Canada is bracing for 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20B of Canadian goods starting Wednesday, with negotiators still far apart as talks continue in Washington—raising fresh job-loss fears for already-stressed industries. SMB Growth & Branding: Malaysia pushes “Made by Malaysia” over “Made in Malaysia,” backing SMEs with RM230,000 for brand certification and RM9B financing for 250,000 entrepreneurs under Power Up 10K. AI for Faster Drug Discovery: Ontario startup Scispot.io says its AI lab automation aims to speed drug discovery by streamlining documentation, sample tracking, and lab management. Energy & Climate Tech: Seattle’s Endurance Energy plans another undersea geothermal deployment off Oregon, while California’s Port of Long Beach eyes small modular nuclear reactors for port power. Robotics & Manufacturing: China’s Unitree debuts its “Superman” high-speed humanoid robot ahead of its Shanghai listing; Europe’s Gravis Robotics raises €172M for autonomous construction robotics. Business Continuity Tech: Schneider Electric launches Easy UPS 3S Pro for simpler power protection in SMB data centers and facilities. Fraud Watch: Investor alerts continue as law firms pursue class actions tied to accounting and sales tactics at multiple public companies.
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