AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU-Korea Summit & Digital Trade: Brussels hosted South Korea’s president as a newly finalised digital trade deal sets binding rules for data flows and e-commerce, with defence and geopolitics driving the push. Hospitality MarCom Tech: Shiji’s 2026 Hotel Distribution Technology Chart spotlights the shift from OTAs to AI discovery, map/local visibility, social messaging and “bookable everywhere” structured data. Ad Tech Automation: PubMatic and Havas launched Spain’s first agentic CTV campaign for Telefónica/Movistar, using autonomous optimisation to cut CPM versus target. Quantum-Safe Connectivity: Colt and Ciena demonstrated quantum-safe transatlantic data transmission at 800GbE across 6,900km. AI & Jobs in China: Reuters reports “quiet” layoffs as firms adopt AI agents to replace tasks while avoiding visible cuts. France Justice Scrutiny: Outrage grows after a child murder case exposed gaps in how prior abuse allegations were investigated, with judge numbers flagged as low. Kosovo Crime Crackdown: Europol-backed raids seized about €80m in suspected drug assets tied to encrypted Sky ECC messaging. UK Retail Pressure: WH Smith warns profits will fall as airport shopper numbers dip amid Middle East conflict. Gaza Tech Resilience: A Gaza tech incubator is rebuilding after war damage, despite the wider collapse of the local startup ecosystem.
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