AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIceland–EFTA Trade: EFTA and Vietnam have wrapped up a free trade agreement after talks resumed in 2025, with Iceland among the four EFTA states. The deal is set to cut barriers and cover services, investment, procurement, IP and sustainable development. Data Infrastructure: Verne Global says it will expand its Iceland data centre campus after securing $93m from Digital 9 Infrastructure, adding an 8.2MW hall and reconfiguring space for another 12.5MW, powered by local renewables. Energy & Nature Protection: Iceland’s Grótta Nature Reserve has been expanded to include the Seltjörn lagoon, strengthening protection for birdlife and intertidal/shallow marine habitats around Reykjavík. Geothermal Push: A geothermal-focused exhibition opened in Taiwan, highlighting geothermal’s role in science, energy development and industrial applications. Mining & Finance Watch: Amaroq updates its plan to move from London’s AIM to the Main Market, with admission expected no earlier than late July 2026. Circular Fashion: Sweden’s Kappahl agrees to buy a majority stake in secondhand retailer Arkivet, scaling resale operations across the Nordics.
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