AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOlympiad Spotlight (Uzbekistan-hosted): The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent (July 10–19) kept the science momentum high as Thailand won two silvers and two bronzes, while Saudi students collected four awards (two silvers, two bronzes). Olympiad Spotlight (global rankings): India also marked a milestone at the same IChO with an all-gold haul (four golds) and a joint top finish, while Taiwan swept four golds at the International Biology Olympiad in Vilnius. AI & Governance (Global): At the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, Uzbekistan-linked participants highlighted more practical, affordable AI options for developing countries, alongside policy talks on global AI governance. Cybersecurity (Uzbekistan): Police dismantled a group behind a fake MyGov portal that stole over UZS 1 billion from hundreds by tricking victims into sharing bank card details. Education Policy (Uzbekistan): Uzbekistan approved 2026–2027 university admission quotas, setting 155,852 full-time bachelor places with separate state grant rules for priority groups. Seismology (Uzbekistan): Uzbekistan’s Academy of Sciences urged calm after rumors of a “strong earthquake” in the Fergana Valley, saying there’s no scientific basis for imminent destructive shocks.
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