AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Workforce Push: Malaysia’s Peoplelogy is launching National AI Readiness Week 2026 to get 5 million Malaysians to declare “I’m AI Ready” by 2030, aiming to close a 500,000+ AI-skilled worker gap and unlock RM50B in AI economic potential. Cybersecurity Warning for SMBs: A new report says AI is making cyberattacks cheaper and easier, with small and mid-sized firms increasingly targeted—especially those tied into larger supply chains. Tourism Marketing Shift: The Philippines’ Department of Tourism plans to put 70% of its 2027 marketing budget into digital, focusing on Japan, South Korea, and strengthening air connectivity to drive higher-value arrivals. Innovation Rankings: Jordan jumped to 60th in WIPO’s 2026 Global Innovation Index and ranks 5th in the Arab world, citing gains driven by knowledge and science/tech output. SMB Payments Privacy: Kenya’s M-PESA is rolling out “Jumbe” to share payment proof with less sensitive account info exposed. Local Business Growth: Utah’s Rancho Markets opened its 10th store in American Fork, expanding access to Latino-focused groceries and products. Policy/Workforce: Northern Mariana Islands lawmakers push to remove the CW “touchback” requirement that disrupts local projects and hiring.
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