AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCitizenship-by-investment shift: A Malta-based firm says demand for second passports is moving beyond the superrich, with salaried professionals and retirees now making up 25% of its US consultations (up from ~15% in 2025) as EU investor-citizenship rules tighten. U.S. visa bond shock: The US made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, but travel groups warn it could spread—visa issuance to targeted travelers fell 83% in the pilot, raising fears for tourism and business travel. Offshore energy tech: TGS and ANP-STP kicked off a São Tomé and Príncipe 2D seismic reprocessing project covering 14,651 km, using modern imaging workflows to improve depth positioning and prospect clarity, with priority lines in seven months and full results expected in Q3 2027. Health & sports training: The Confucius Institute and a 20th Chinese medical team ran martial arts injury prevention and first-aid training for local coaches and athletes, including rehab and traditional therapies. Climate science: July 2026 tied July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NOAA reporting the global average temperature for Jan–July 2026 among the highest since 1850. Regional finance watch: July 2026 saw mixed African currency moves versus the US dollar, with some gains offset by notable declines in others.
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