AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoScience Funding & Policy: A new report warns Trump-era cuts could undermine US science leadership, just as global research needs stable backing. Life Sciences Investment: The University of Toronto and McMaster, with Genesys Capital and Venture Ontario, launched an early-stage life sciences venture fund, aiming to move discoveries into startups. Deep-Sea Mining & Biodiversity: The IUCN renewed calls for a moratorium, saying 62% of vent-dwelling mollusc species are threatened by mining impacts. Public Health Workforce: Spain’s health ministry filled 228 specialized training spots in an extraordinary process, leaving 213 vacancies—mostly in medicine. Health & Environment: Ashfall from Mt. Kanlaon reached Cebu, prompting health and water-safety warnings. Mental Health Infrastructure: Sonoma County approved a $135M plan for a new inpatient mental health campus to address bed shortages. Economy & Inflation Watch: China’s H1 prices stayed stable with mild CPI growth, while Malaysia’s outlook remains supported by data-centre demand and steady fundamentals. Politics & Courts: In the Philippines, a court hearing will update Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s custody and medical status amid a plunder case.
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