AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHealth Policy in the Philippines: The House of Representatives elected Manila Rep. Giselle Maceda to lead the health committee, as lawmakers prepare hearings on a proposed excise tax hike on sugary drinks. Global Prosperity Watch: The Philippines placed 79th in the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, scoring near the global median on society but lagging on development and freedom. Digital Tourism Push: Malaysia’s tourism ministry says small businesses should use AI and digital tools to spread benefits of tourism growth while protecting heritage and the environment. Women in Business: Malaysia will host the Annual Women Economic Forum and G100 Global Meet (Oct. 14-17), bringing 66 international speakers to back women-led economic growth. Qatar Finance: QNB Capital coordinated Qatar’s $3B bond sale, with strong demand for both five- and ten-year tranches. Public Health Alerts: WHO reports cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025 even as cases fell, with most burden concentrated in a handful of countries. Telehealth in Tunisia: A telehealth summit in Tunis targets digital health governance, cybersecurity, and financing, including AI and cross-border rules. US Fraud Crackdown: The Trump administration says it found about $500M in fraud and waste in federal health benefits and is expanding audits.
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