AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAzerbaijan–Pakistan Economic Push: Azerbaijan expects talks on planned investments in Pakistan’s energy sector to soon turn into concrete projects, as officials review progress in trade, investment, energy, tourism, transport and industrial development. Venture Capital Rules: Azerbaijan approved a legal framework for venture capital funds, adding definitions for venture capital models and investor types, plus rules for convertible instruments and startup-friendly mechanisms like ESOPs. Baku Tech & AI Policy: ICESCO launched a participatory process in Baku to build a Strategic Foresight Guide, aiming to help member states integrate foresight and AI into public policy and strategic planning. Secure Satellite Connectivity: ZHARYQ Kazakhstan partnered with Rivada Space Networks to deliver secure LEO connectivity across Central Asia, targeting low-latency, end-to-end data paths. Space & Markets Watch: SpaceX shares fell 3.8% to a new low ahead of its first quarterly results, while global tech markets also reacted to major listings and AI-related sentiment. Caspian Security Spillover: Reports say Ukraine’s strike on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea is blurring the lines between the Ukraine and Iran conflicts, raising risks for regional shipping and infrastructure. Migration Tech Debate: Pakistan’s FIA defended AI-assisted airport screening and selective phone checks amid public criticism.
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