AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArctic Open Badminton: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the second round in Finland, beating Canada’s Wen Yu Zhang in straight sets, while several other Indian players were eliminated. Finland–Estonia Ferry Deal: Viking Line and TT-Line agreed a joint operation for the Helsinki–Muuga route, with services set to start in Q1 2027. EU Competition Watch: UPM and Sappi won an extra 20 days to submit remedies over EU antitrust concerns tied to their €1.42bn paper joint venture. AI in Public Services: A new Oxford Insights study says cities like Helsinki are rolling out AI without a shared way to judge readiness or safety. Data Centres & Power: Finland is moving data centres down the grid queue as rules change, while Applied Digital says a Finland power deal opens access to up to 1GW. Security Concerns: Finnish MPs reported suspicious break-in intrusions at home, including a case where faeces were left in a toilet, with Russian interference suspected. Economy & Jobs: Wages and salaries rose 3.4% year-on-year in August, with construction and manufacturing among the fastest-growing sectors. Helsinki Tech Culture: Genelec speakers are featured in a Helsinki immersive exhibition. International Focus: Finland’s envoy to India says trade could double with the upcoming India–EU FTA.
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