AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Jobs: A new ILO/World Bank working paper warns generative AI could hit clerical and administrative roles fast in developing economies, but the benefits may be blocked by the digital divide. Fintech & Payments: 2C2P by Antom says it runs on AWS across six markets and is adding generative AI to speed up merchant onboarding and integration across Southeast Asia. AI in Finance Careers: Hong Kong and Singapore are bracing for an “AI chill” in finance hiring, with recruiters flagging which roles may be automated first. Digital Health & Research: Singapore will invest SG$2.5B over five years to boost translational and clinical research, including AI for preventive care and precision medicine. Regenerative Medicine: HELENE Omotesando Clinic (Tokyo) and StarCare International Clinic (Indonesia) plan a stem-cell treatment and cell-processing facility in BSD City SEZ, pending approvals. Public Health Tech: Google’s Debug initiative plans to release 32 million Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes in Florida to curb disease spread. Regional Security: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong ahead of Shangri-La Dialogue, while China’s defense minister skips the summit again.
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