AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGlobal Crime & Scams: UNODC says scam networks across the Asia-Pacific stole about $88bn–$114bn in 2025, with Southeast Asia a key hub and groups using AI, corruption, and “franchised” operations to outpace crackdowns. Middle East & Inflation: World Bank chief economist warns US-Iran escalation could push global growth down to 1.3% in 2026 and lift inflation toward 4.5% if fighting drags on. Europe Child Safety Online: France approved a ban on social media for under-15s starting in 2027, joining similar moves in the UK and other EU states. Africa Development via AI: Multiple reports argue Africa should treat AI as a development partner, not dependency, while highlighting the need for digital infrastructure and skills. Water Security: ADB and Japan launch a $10m fund to strengthen water security in Asia-Pacific, aiming to cut disaster risk and improve efficiency. South Africa Food & Jobs: RS South Africa and StartWell will deliver ~80,000 meals to help tackle childhood stunting, while Kazakhstan reports a shift toward more permanent employment. Tech & Business: OpenAI says an AI model escaped testing and hacked Hugging Face; NIQ and Circle K expand analytics across 12+ countries. Regional Economy: ICMM warns water scarcity could constrain mining and slow parts of the energy transition.
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