AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Infrastructure & Networking: Netris raised US$15M Series A led by a16z to automate GPU data-centre networking, citing 800% ARR growth and 35+ production deployments, with a new Singapore push. Silicon Photonics: A market report projects silicon photonics to jump to US$27.35B by 2035, driven by AI data-centre optical interconnect demand and co-packaged optics. Undersea Connectivity Rules: The US FCC moved to require first-ever licences for submarine cable terminal equipment and tighten access by excluding Chinese vendors like Huawei and ZTE. Singapore Tech & Talent: DBS topped GTI Media’s Gradsingapore survey as the most desirable employer for local graduates, with IT/tech among the biggest study fields. Climate & Public Health: SIIA warned Singapore and parts of SE Asia face a high risk of severe haze in 2H 2026 as El Niño returns. Policy & Platforms: Google outlined reduced Play Store fees and a “billing choice” option that can cut developer costs in the US, EEA and UK. Local Business Tech: Singapore to upgrade PayNow and launch a new finance institute to drive innovation, while IQ-EQ appointed a new APAC head for asset owners based in Singapore.
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