AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Tax Modernisation: Malaysia says the global tax system must keep up with digital business models, cross-border transactions, and new international rules as it pushes transparency and integrity at its tax ecosystem. AI Governance in Practice: Kerala rolled out an AI-assisted administrative overhaul—digital service delivery, faster land acquisition, deregulation, and “once-only” document submissions—aimed at speeding public services and improving ease of doing business. Online Child Safety Scrutiny: India summoned Meta’s global executives for Aug 5-6 over CSAM handling, moderation safeguards for prominent accounts, and why synthetically generated content and enforcement may not be working as expected. Civic Space Under Pressure (Bangladesh): CIVICUS warns civic freedoms are shrinking under the BNP government, citing stalled reforms, weak police and RAB overhaul, and arrests tied to broad legal charges. Human Rights Watch (Cambodia): UN rights rapporteur Thomas Andrews acknowledged Cambodia’s cooperation after a mission that included detention visits and field checks on displaced border communities. Public Health Support (Breastfeeding): UNICEF urged employers to create time and space for nursing mothers, highlighting low exclusive breastfeeding rates and the need for workplace and health-system support. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Delhi airport launched direct flights to Daman, expanding domestic reach to 90 destinations and boosting access for tourism and business.
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