AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCosta Rica–India Tech Ties: Costa Rica’s foreign minister called India the “silent giant” for software, communications, AI, pharma, semiconductors, and clean energy, signaling new cooperation plans. Mobile Connectivity: ICE (kölbi) launched an international eSIM service with Airalo, letting travelers activate via QR code and keep their Costa Rican SIM. Agritech Innovation: Jamaica and IICA plan a regional agricultural innovation center modeled on Costa Rica’s digital ag hubs, featuring robotics, VR, AI, and training for new ag entrepreneurs. Health Research (Costa Rica-linked): A study using Costa Rica’s asthma cohorts reports vitamins A and D may improve lung function and support healthier lung aging. Marine Science (Costa Rica): UCR researchers say they may have found a new ghost shark species near Cabo Blanco and Cano Island, based on distinct traits and genetic separation. Aging & Care Costs: Research highlights how private elder care in Costa Rica can cost far more than pensions cover, widening the gap for families. Disaster Response (Costa Rica in the mix): South Florida-led teams helped rescue a Venezuelan man after eight days trapped under rubble, with Costa Rica among the international responders.
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