AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBelgium-linked logistics & autos: Ningbo Port says auto exports surged in the first seven months of 2026, with shipment value up 68% to 36.96bn yuan and volumes up 73% to 368,800 units; new-energy vehicles drove the jump (81% of export value). Orders from Germany and Belgium were highlighted, while a new deep-sea route links Ningbo with Italy and Spain and a “one-stop” supervision model speeds auto export checks. EU defence manpower pressure: As the EU ramps up rearmament spending, industry groups warn recruitment and retention could bottleneck the build-up, with estimates pointing to a need for large-scale personnel by 2030. Belgian pharma market watch: Bavarian Nordic reported strong 2026 half-year momentum, with Q2 revenue up 23% to DKK 2,034m and upgraded full-year guidance. Brussels mobility debate: A report questions whether “play streets” in Brussels are delivering on their promise, with residents able to request car-free hours but uptake not matching expectations. Belgium health & food safety: Belgium faces a growing salmonella-linked egg outbreak, with health authorities tracking cases after contaminated eggs sickened hundreds. Cyber & dealmaking: Cork-based AI security firm Getvisibility’s sale generated a reported €14m gain for Ronan Murphy’s group, underscoring continued M&A activity in the tech-security space.
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