AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoute du Rhum build-up: The 118 skippers are in the home stretch for the Nov. 1 solo race from Saint-Malo to Pointe-à-Pitre, with the event officially presented in Paris and competition described as fiercer than ever across six boat classes. Innovation & agrifood: Congo Basin Innovation Days in Brazzaville shortlisted 10 start-ups from 40 for Innovation Outre-Mer 11 (Nov. 23–27 at Station F, Paris), including projects tied to agri-food processing and investor-backed pitches. Energy sovereignty pressure: A Caribbean economic report urges utilities, governments, regulators, academia and consumers to align on energy independence to cut exposure to oil-market shocks as prices stay high. Local business risk controls: France tightens vehicle registration system rules from Oct. 1, requiring higher transaction volume and longer operating history for accreditation, after fraud cases including in Guadeloupe. EU–Canada/France ties: Macron and Carney announced closer cooperation on defense, energy and business, with Canada moving toward EU “associate member” status. Outre-mer start-up pipeline: Innovation Outre-Mer’s latest shortlist highlights continued support for regional entrepreneurs across Congo, Gabon, DRC and Chad.
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