AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–UK CETA/FTA Impact: The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect today (July 15), cutting tariffs for Indian exporters and lowering duties on UK imports—key consumer hits include phased reductions for whisky and gin, plus cheaper UK cars under quota rules. Mauritius Telecom & AI: In an interview, Mauritius Telecom CEO Veemal Gungadin argues AI must be made accessible through infrastructure, skills and “sovereign” platforms—positioning the operator as a national AI enabler. Streaming for Africa (Mauritius included): eMedia and RunnTV launch Openview Stream, a free ad-supported FAST platform rolling out first to Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Mauritius, with plans to expand. Cybersecurity for industry: Independent testing highlights which business security products hold up against ransomware and supply-chain attacks, as manufacturers and logistics face growing disruption risks. Energy deal with Mauritius link: India’s Aditya Birla Renewables agrees to buy Shell’s Sprng Energy via Mauritius-based Solenergi Power in a Rs 17,200 crore deal, expanding clean energy capacity. Fishing in Chagos: New research reconstructs Mauritian distant-water catches and flags illegal foreign fishing inside the protected area, raising biodiversity concerns.
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