AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCybersecurity: Police arrested four suspects over an OTP scam that stole MVR 63,000 and US$21,000 from a bank account. Police say cybercrime cases have risen sharply, with reported cases doubling in the first half of last year compared with the same period in 2024. Science and Education: The Maldives has debuted as a higher-education system in the QS Asia 2027 rankings. A new regional assessment also classifies South Asia’s 13 coral reef ecosystems, including those in the Maldives, as critically endangered when projected ocean warming is considered. Digital and Green Technology: A China–Maldives investment forum in Malé brought 41 Chinese companies together to discuss cooperation in digital, green and blue economies; showcased technologies included floating solar and seawater desalination. Climate Research: ILO studies warn heat stress could cost Sri Lanka and the Maldives the equivalent of 147,000 full-time jobs by 2040.
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