AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity: Bitdefender says China-linked FamousSparrow hit an Azerbaijani oil-and-gas firm in three waves from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026, repeatedly exploiting the same Microsoft Exchange entry path and returning even after cleanup—an alarm bell for South Caucasus energy defenses. Semiconductors: TSMC projects the global chip market will top $1.5T by 2030, with AI and high-performance computing driving about 55% of demand. Regional diplomacy: Erdoğan’s Kazakhstan visit pushes a “century of the Turkic world” and spotlights Turkic economic integration, with AI and digital development on the agenda for the OTS summit in Turkistan. Finance & policy: Azerbaijan expands open banking beyond banks toward a broader open finance ecosystem, while the Central Bank sets sustainable finance targets for 2026. Energy geopolitics: Azerbaijan’s growing role as a predictable supplier keeps it in focus as global shipping volatility reshapes routes. Culture tech: Azerbaijan’s Culture Ministry showcased how digital tools can protect cultural heritage during WUF13.
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