AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity & Health Services: Suspected Chinese-speaking hackers have been targeting Central Asian government networks since January 2025, including healthcare and research bodies, using new backdoors (OctLurk, SilkLurk) that can keylog, steal browser passwords, and remotely control infected computers. Regional Well-Being: Kyrgyzstan placed 87th out of 161 in the Legatum Prosperity Index, with strong scores in security, healthcare, education, and living conditions; Tajikistan ranked 129th, behind Kazakhstan (66th) and Uzbekistan (94th). Food Safety & Livelihoods: Afghanistan’s Balkh State Slaughterhouse says mutton exports to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have started, with health inspections completed and veterinarians stressing rules like rejecting sick or underweight animals. Health-Linked Tourism: Kyrgyzstan opened major wellness-focused hospitality projects at Issyk-Kul, including a five-star “Baku Resort & Spa” with a wellness center—part of a wider push to grow year-round tourism and jobs. One Health Reporting Training: CAREC is inviting Central Asian journalists to a “One Health” media training in Bishkek (Sept 10 online; Sept 14–15 conference), linking human, animal, and environmental health.
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