AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Media: Leaders at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen pledged journalistic responsibility and a stronger regional voice in the AI era, warning that algorithms can mislead through misinformation and deepfakes. Maldives Ports & Geopolitics: The Maldives awarded Phase 1 of the Thilafushi Port project to a Chinese firm (CHEC), ending an earlier plan with India and raising strategic concerns in the Indian Ocean. Sanctions & Trade Risks: New reporting says the Maldives is being used as a transit hub for Russia-linked shipments, including dual-use tech like microchips and satellite-related optical devices. Tourism Tech & Demand: Yandex Ads research with MATI/Visit Maldives shows Russia is now the Maldives’ second-largest market, with growth driven more by conversion than just search interest. Marine Conservation & Value: Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma’s Manta Month highlights new research valuing manta ray tourism at hundreds of millions annually, tying conservation to local economic impact. Public Health: Hawaii’s DOH detected dengue virus in wastewater (no active cases reported), a reminder of rising travel-linked disease risks across the region. Business/Services: EY GDS Sri Lanka opened a larger Colombo office and refurbished a cybersecurity center, signaling continued investment in technology and cyber capacity.
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