AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 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 (GRPs), linking them to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease including COVID-19. Tech & Innovation Policy: Moldova became the 40th member of the European Patent Organisation, meaning European patent applications will automatically include Moldova from 1 June—an update that could expand protection for regional innovators. Local Tech Diplomacy: During the Global Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan, San Marino mayor Andrea Crescentini joined discussions on heritage conservation and sustainable urban development, with leaders pointing to nature and “smart governance” supported by technology. Energy & Critical Minerals: Azerbaijan and SOCAR signed agreements worth $7.5B with partners including San Marino and France during Baku Energy Week, including a framework aimed at securing supply for critical minerals and rare earths. AI in Culture: Boy George announced an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon,” aiming to give artists more say over how their music is used. Governance & Ethics: A U.S. ethics dispute surfaced after HHS General Counsel Mike Stuart bought Corning stock while Corning sells products to his agency, with officials declining to certify his disclosure.
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