AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail Expansion: San Marino–Italy furniture group Febal Casa says it has opened 23 new mono-brand stores (10 in Italy, 13 abroad), pushing its total to 283 locations, with growth across the U.S., Nigeria, Spain, France, Greece, Switzerland and Gibraltar. Diplomatic & Trade Push: Trinidad and Tobago plans its first Middle East embassy in the UAE, alongside a UAE grant for equipment for Couva Children’s Hospital and a broader push to expand trade, including with Venezuela. Space Policy: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, joining a fast-moving wave of new participants and reinforcing shared rules for lunar activity. Travel Rules Impacting Business: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is expanding biometric checks for many travelers, including routes that cover San Marino, with knock-on effects for tourism and cross-border logistics. Tech/Healthcare Approvals: Xenix Medical received FDA clearance to add NanoACTIV Surface Technology to its Riva spinal pedicle screw system. Local Cost Pressure: LA County’s sales tax rises to 10.25% from Oct. 1, with San Marino city listed at 11.25%, affecting consumer spending.
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