AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoArtemis Accords: Mauritius has signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 70th signatory and a key step for responsible space exploration cooperation in the Indian Ocean. AI Travel & Expansion: India’s AI-native holiday planner 30 Sundays raised ₹61 crore (Series A) led by Bessemer Venture Partners, using the funding to boost its AI stack and expand beyond Mauritius into new markets. Digital Payments Growth: India’s UPI hit record volumes and expanded to 12 countries, with government reporting also highlighting ongoing work on transaction security and transparency. Streaming for Africa: eMedia launched Openview Stream, a free ad-supported FAST platform with initial rollout across Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius. Clean Energy Demo: Sungrow opened its Solar & Battery Experience Hub in Australia’s Sunshine Coast, offering real-time renewable tech demos and community training. Monsoon Science: Researchers and forecasters at the Open Monsoon Conference 2026 focused on improving observations and forecasting for more complex monsoon risks. Ocean Warming Watch: Scientists warn the Indian Ocean is warming faster than other basins, with marine heat waves already shifting fisheries and ecosystems.
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