AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIP Push in Sabah: Malaysia’s KPDN/MyIPO is rolling out a Sabah Intellectual Property Development Plan (2026–2030) to protect local know-how, build IP valuation and IP-based financing, and expand Geographical Indications—already 130 registered GIs nationwide, with 31 from Sabah. Homeownership Finance (UAE): ADIB and DAMAC launched a flexible home financing solution with fee waivers and short-term cost support to cut upfront barriers for buyers. Bank Switching Perks (UK): Santander is offering eligible customers up to £210 for completing a simple switch and debit/Direct Debit setup, plus a separate £30 Amazon voucher via a link. Clean Fuel Trust (India): India expanded Government Approved Test Centre verification to cover more fuel dispensers (CNG/LPG/LNG/hydrogen) with new per-nozzle fees, aiming to speed up compliance and improve measurement confidence. Retail & Food Buzz: A new serviced apartment in Singapore (Weave Suites—Novena) and fresh openings—from an Atherton Indian restaurant to a Norwich deli’s sausage-roll surge—show how “new” is still driving footfall.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.