AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIP & Branding Push (Malaysia): Sabah is drafting a 2026–2030 intellectual property plan to build an “IP ecosystem” with new Geographical Indications, IP valuation, and IP-based financing—aiming to turn local products like tea, coffee, seaweed, and handicrafts into bigger economic wins. Homeownership Finance (UAE): ADIB and DAMAC rolled out a flexible home financing solution with fee waivers, short-term cost support, and takaful to lower upfront barriers for buyers. Bank Switching Bonus (UK): Santander is offering up to £210 for completing a simple switching checklist (plus a separate £30 Amazon voucher via a partner link). Clean Fuel Verification (India): India expanded Government Approved Test Centres to verify more fuel dispensers, adding CNG/LPG/LNG/hydrogen alongside petrol/diesel, with new per-nozzle fees. New Housing Rules (London): City Hall says the next London Plan will be “streamlined” to make housing schemes easier to deliver and reduce duplication. Wellness Resort (UK): Manchester’s £500m Therme-style mega spa is underway, promising 18 water slides and a major jobs and visitor boost.
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