AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorkplace & health: Grab and RSAS launched an “Advanced Riding Development Programme: Urban Rider Safety Course” for delivery riders, aiming to cut preventable road deaths after four platform workers died in H1 2026. Public health & environment: Haze risk is prompting preschools to move activities indoors if air quality worsens, with employers also urged to prepare haze protection measures for workers. Healthcare innovation: Singapore-based UltraGreen.ai posted a 53% jump in H1 net profit to US$39.2m, driven by stronger sales of its indocyanine green (ICG) products. Cyber & consumer protection: IBM reports Southeast Asia data-breach costs hit a record average of about US$4.12m in 2026, while Allianz renamed its cyber product to “Allianz Scam Protect” to better reflect scam coverage. Age assurance online: Jumio found strong consumer support for protecting minors online, with many willing to verify age online. Local safety: A fire at Junction 8’s Yakiniku Like led to about 120 evacuations and one hospitalisation for smoke inhalation; cause under investigation. Families & early years: DSWD and Norzagaray (Bulacan) partnered on a Kidstart-Lite PH pilot adapting Singapore’s KidStart model to tackle stunting via family-centred support.
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