AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBiotech Finance: Alvotech secured a further $75m term loan facility (maturing Dec 31, 2027) after a $165m equity raise, giving it access to $240m total new capital to fund R&D, product launches and global commercial execution. NATO & Industry: NATO chief Mark Rutte urged allies to deliver on defense spending pledges and speed up defense industrial production ahead of the Ankara summit, with Türkiye highlighted as a key hub. Iceland Travel & Connectivity: Icelandair will make its Reykjavík–Vágar route year-round, extending Faroe Islands access beyond the summer season and boosting winter tourism via Keflavík connections. Whaling Under Pressure: Anti-whaling group Paul Watson Foundation says it will target the fuel supplier for Hvalur hf as Iceland’s fin whale hunt restarts; the Coast Guard says it’s shadowing the activist vessel and prioritising maritime safety. EU Trade: The EU’s new steel import regime starts July 1 with tighter duty-free quotas and higher tariffs for exporters exceeding thresholds, reshaping market access for partners. Crypto Regulation: MiCA’s July 1 deadline is pushing EU crypto firms toward Dubai’s faster licensing path.
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