AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSan Marino Research Spotlight: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease, including COVID-19. Local Tech & Policy Watch: A lawsuit over “aesthetic injury” alleges harm from plans to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a bright blue, reigniting debate over public space design and governance. Global IP for Innovators: Moldova became the 40th member of the European Patent Organisation, meaning European patent applications now automatically include Moldova from June 1—good news for regional inventors and businesses. Heritage + Smart Governance: Mayors at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan stressed long-term heritage protection and smart governance, with technology framed as a tool for sustainable urban development. Tech-Adjacent Business Deals: Azerbaijan and SOCAR signed agreements worth $7.5B at Baku Energy Week, including a framework on securing supply for critical minerals and rare earths, with partners listed from multiple countries including San Marino. US Ethics & Tech Industry: An HHS official’s Corning stock trades are under scrutiny after ethics officials declined to certify his disclosure, raising questions about conflicts tied to a major tech-linked supplier.
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