AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Banking in Georgia: hashbank, a fully licensed digital bank, won “Best New Digital Bank Georgia 2026” at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards, citing its regulated “borderless” model and rapid customer growth. Forensic Update: Thailand’s Central Institute of Forensic Science says autopsy results for Georgian-linked travel YouTuber Hlun Solo point to heart failure, while poisoning hasn’t been ruled out and more toxicology info is requested from Georgia. Georgia Economy: PM Irakli Kobakhidze said Georgia’s economy grew 8.6% year-on-year in June and 7.9% in H1, with manufacturing, transport, construction, IT, and finance driving gains. Regional Tech & Trade: Georgia and Turkmenistan signed an MoU to deepen industrial cooperation, with both sides pushing the “Middle Corridor” to attract more cargo flows. AI & Public Trust: A backlash forced Google to roll back a new satellite-image AI tool after researchers raised concerns. Global Supply Chain Pressure: Black Sea shipping rates reportedly jumped up to fourfold as drone attacks and war-risk surcharges disrupt routes tied to Novorossiysk.
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