AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN Cartography: The UN General Assembly backed “Correct the Map,” adopting equal-area projections like Equal Earth to fix Africa’s distorted size; 164 countries voted yes, with the US the lone no. Cost of Living: South Africa’s Competition Commission says fuel, transport, and war-linked logistics costs are hitting households, while some food prices look like “rocket and feather” markups that may not fall even if fuel stabilizes. Cybersecurity: Kaspersky reports 75 million attacks blocked across Asia-Pacific in 1H 2026, including 250,000 ransomware incidents. Tech & Finance: China moves to overhaul its insurance law, raising capital rules and tightening oversight; Hong Kong’s yuan pool growth raises questions about turning liquidity into global demand. Sports & Culture: India’s Satwik-Chirag win China Masters ahead of the Asian Games; Sweetgreen opens in Utah with local “soda float” tie-ins; West Indian American Day Parade returns to Brooklyn. Business & Risk: Willis appoints Trevor Madden to lead captive/insurance management in Asia-Pacific.
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