AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAmazon Leo in South Africa: Amazon says it will launch its satellite internet service in South Africa in 2027 with Herotel, aiming to expand high-speed access in rural areas and potentially leapfrog Starlink. Meta privacy rollback: Meta has removed the Facebook/Instagram setting that let users fully disconnect off-site browsing and purchase activity from their profiles, replacing it with a narrower control now live in Ecuador and other countries. Ecuador environment & research: Ecuador’s shrimp sector signed a mangrove protection agreement with Conservation International to restore 250 hectares by 2030, while Galápagos’ Hermandad Marine Reserve is strengthening its research agenda to guide conservation across 47,000 km². Biotech breakthrough: Amazon rainforest scientists identified a plastic-eating fungus (Pestalotiopsis microspora) that can break down polyester polyurethane, including in oxygen-poor conditions. Supply-chain security: Sun Chemical Ecuador earned BASC certification, validating tighter controls for secure operations and supply chain compliance. Tech & business: GoodVision AI announced a 2 MW AI Factory in Japan, and Uber agreed to buy Delivery Hero in a deal valued around $14.8bn, expanding delivery across 99 markets. World Cup tech rules: Officials are enforcing a new red-card rule for players covering their mouths during confrontations.
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