AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTobacco Policy & Public Health: Two economists argue that “risk-proportionate” taxes on vapes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches can cut smoking, boost government revenue, and reduce incentives for illicit trade. Maritime Security & Energy Supply Chains: Ukraine’s strikes keep targeting Russia’s oil refineries and the “shadow fleet,” with reports of hundreds of tankers hit and Wildberries warehouses struck—while Moscow tries to tighten information control. Cruise Decarbonisation: AIDA Cruises details operational efficiency moves: more shore power, growing biofuel use, and work toward e-fuels/e-fuels readiness despite port supply and pricing hurdles. Sweden-Linked Defence Industry: Sweden’s backing of India’s UNSC bid is framed alongside deeper defence manufacturing ties, as Saab pushes to expand Gripen output. Workplace & Productivity: A survey finds many workers don’t see the workplace as an investment, even though environment quality strongly affects productivity and retention. Sweden Data/AI Infrastructure: FuriosaAI is reported to supply 8,800 NPUs to a Sweden data center project, underscoring ongoing AI compute buildout. Mining Automation in Sweden: Sandvik is set to supply an automated fleet for the Viscaria mine revival, highlighting Sweden’s push toward autonomous operations. Air Defence Pressure: Ukraine says interceptor shortages are worsening, urging faster European deliveries and possible localization to keep air defences effective.
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