AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCitizenship-by-investment shift: A Malta-based consultancy says “plan B” passports are moving beyond the superrich, with salaried professionals and retirees now making up 25% of its US consultations (up from ~15% in 2025), as wealthy Americans seek easier mobility while still facing US tax duties. Travel policy shock: The US has made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, but reporting shows visa issuance fell 83% during the pilot—raising fears the cash-for-visas requirement could expand and hit tourism further. Offshore energy tech: TGS and ANP-STP kicked off a new 2D seismic reprocessing project off São Tomé and Príncipe, covering 14,651 km and 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 launched martial arts injury prevention and treatment training at the University of São Tomé and Príncipe, covering first aid, rehab, and traditional therapies like acupuncture and physiotherapy. Climate tech signal: July 2026 tied July 2024 as the hottest July on record, with NOAA reporting the global average temperature for January–July 2026 among the highest since 1850.
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