AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaldives Diving Tragedy: Five Italian tourists died after a deep cave dive went wrong in Vaavu Atoll, with authorities recovering one body and believing the remaining four are trapped inside the same cavern system near Alimatha; the incident is being called the worst diving accident in the country’s history, as investigations continue. Media & AI Governance: The 21st Asia Media Summit in the Maldives pushed broadcasters to modernise with AI while keeping trust and accuracy at the centre, ending with Thailand’s PRD driving cooperation on responsible AI use and training. SME Finance Boost: Sampath Bank launched the Mastercard Business Credit Card aimed at improving SME cash flow, flexibility, and rewards, with online tools to manage payments. Regional Tech & Trade: India’s BRICS foreign ministers meet in New Delhi as Jaishankar warns of a more “complicated and uncertain” world, while India also set a USD 1 trillion exports target amid logistics and regulatory reforms. Aquaculture Upgrade: FAO and Korea-backed support helped Sri Lanka modernise shrimp aquaculture with stronger biosecurity and digital tools.
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