AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNuclear Roadmap: Serbia signed a partnership with France’s EDF and the French Development Agency to set up studies for a future nuclear energy programme, with a goal to finish key work by mid-2027 and build local expert and safety capacity. Edge AI Supply Chain: BrainChip’s AKD1500 neuromorphic co-processor is now available as verified, design-ready models inside Supplyframe, aiming to speed up hardware integration for engineers using tools like Altium and KiCad. Wi‑Fi 7 for Connected Devices: Quectel launched tri-band Wi‑Fi 7 modules (FCE870X, FME170X) for set-top boxes, gaming, signage, VR/AR and gateways, targeting high throughput and low latency on Linux/Android platforms. Heat + Low Water Stress Test: A severe Balkans heatwave is drying the Danube, leaving barges stranded and disrupting shipping, tourism and energy-linked fuel flows—while Europe’s wider river low-water crisis threatens industry and logistics. Digital Transformation Push: A new report argues Western Balkan growth needs tech-driven ecosystems, stronger regional startup links, and steps to reverse brain drain to accelerate digital transformation. Regional Tech/Industry Signals: BASEL warns record metal prices are breaking power-plant maintenance budgets and calls for urgent public procurement rule changes to handle price volatility. Shipbuilding Milestone in Serbia: TUI Luzia, Serbia-built at Kladovo Shipyard, was floated out—an early construction milestone ahead of a June 2027 delivery for Douro cruises.
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