AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Push: Uzbekistan is accelerating its artificial intelligence ecosystem, aiming to reach the global top 50 by 2030, boosting AI software/services value to $1.5B, expanding computing infrastructure, and launching 200+ AI projects. Inflation Watch: Annual inflation in Uzbekistan held steady at 6.4% in July, with food and non-alcoholic beverages driving the monthly dip. Health & Safety Tech: Kaspersky flagged new Windows backdoors (OctLurk and SilkLurk) in a cyber-espionage campaign that also targets healthcare and research bodies across Central Asia, including Uzbekistan. Trade for Health Sectors: Uzbekistan and India are deepening cooperation with explicit mentions of healthcare and pharma alongside mining and rare-earth minerals during high-level talks in New Delhi. Regional Health Context: Kyrgyzstan’s Legatum Prosperity Index ranking highlighted healthcare among its strongest areas, while Uzbekistan placed lower overall. Food & Wellness Angle: Herbalife reported Q2 growth tied to its personalized nutrition push, including Bioniq launches in Europe and the U.S. Public Health Reminder: Kyrgyz authorities returned nearly 25 tons of onions to Uzbekistan due to missing mandatory phytosanitary labeling, underscoring food safety controls.
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