AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDutch Tech & Regulation: Bol.com will tighten customer service and seller relations after an ACM investigation, including clearer pricing, better complaint handling, and changes to product ranking. Climate & Water Security: The Rhine has hit record low levels near Cologne and Lobith as heat and drought strain European rivers, threatening navigation and shipping. Health Threat: Scientists warn a lethal invasive fungal infection is spreading through hospitals, with research suggesting about one in three patients who catch it may die. AI & Telecom Infrastructure: NTT Docomo is working with Ericsson to deploy AI-ready RAN compute across Japan’s 4G/5G networks, aiming for higher capacity and lower energy use. Energy Transition in the Netherlands: Alfen and CATL plan 5 GWh of sodium-ion storage deployments in Europe, pushing new grid flexibility options. Space & Outreach: NASA brought Artemis and Moon exploration to the FIFA World Cup fan festival, with hundreds of thousands of visitors engaging with space tech. Defense Cooperation: Ukraine says it’s in talks with 10 countries and 12 defense firms on Freyja, a joint European anti-ballistic missile system, with the Netherlands among participants. Semiconductors & Funding: Dutch chip startup Olix raised Europe’s largest semiconductor VC round at a $3.3B valuation to build inference chips. Renewables Deal: TotalEnergies will buy Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe, including assets in Italy and the Netherlands.
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