AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Identity Gap: A World Bank report says 2.8 billion people worldwide still lack access to government-recognized digital IDs, with big gaps across APAC and gender disparities in ownership. Vietnam Cultural Push: Vietnam’s lawmakers are reviewing a draft cultural-industry law that could include VAT refunds for foreign film crews and new incentives for publishing and IP, aiming for an October vote. Meta’s Muse AI: Meta has launched Muse, an AI agent that can autonomously send emails, make payments and book travel via apps and WhatsApp, with opt-outs and plans for an encrypted version. Korea Market Access Reform: South Korea’s KRX plans longer trading hours and a shift toward faster settlement (T+1) to improve foreign investor access. Publishing & Manga: Kadokawa will reboot Shiden Kanzaki’s Black Bullet with new content and a revised release schedule, while two Taiwanese manga artists won gold and bronze in a Tokyo wordless manga contest. Design Recognition: Kweichow Moutai’s Osaka Expo baijiu packaging won an A’ Design Award gold in packaging. Local Governance & Rail: Central Valley cities are pushing back on California’s high-speed rail station-area changes, demanding clearer plans to protect local development.
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