International

Bulgaria Strengthens AML and Counter-Terrorist Financing Measures

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Bulgaria's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Bulgaria has strengthened its measures, but further improvements are needed in specific areas to fully comply with international standards.

North Macedonia AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on North Macedonia's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that North Macedonia has made progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regime.

Poland Strengthens Measures Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Poland's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Poland has strengthened its measures, aligning with international standards.

Cyprus AML/CFT Measures Strengthened

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Cyprus's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Cyprus has strengthened its measures, with a particular focus on improving the effectiveness of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. This assessment follows previous evaluations and highlights ongoing efforts to align with international standards.

Romania AML/CFT Measures Evaluation

The FATF has published a follow-up report on Romania's measures against money laundering and terrorist financing. The report indicates that Romania has strengthened its measures, but further actions are needed to fully comply with international standards.

Georgia's Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Progress

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report detailing Georgia's progress in implementing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) measures. This evaluation assesses Georgia's adherence to international standards and identifies areas for further improvement.

WHO and Partners Launch Digital Health Wallets for ASEAN

The WHO, in partnership with the Temasek Foundation, has launched a three-year initiative to help ASEAN Member States transition from paper-based health records to digital health wallets. This program aims to strengthen national health systems and improve continuity of care by providing trusted, portable access to essential health information.

WIPO PCT Filings Increased 0.7% to 275,900 in 2025

WIPO reported that international patent filings through the PCT system increased by 0.7% to 275,900 in 2025. China remained the leading origin of filings, with Huawei Technologies being the top applicant for the ninth consecutive year. Information and communications technologies dominated activity.

Agentic AI Explained and Governance Guidance

The OECD has published a report clarifying the definitions and distinctions between AI agents and agentic AI, based on the OECD AI system definition. This guidance aims to establish more precise terminology for effective governance of increasingly autonomous AI systems.

OECD Responsible AI Guidance for Businesses

The OECD has launched new Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible AI, providing businesses with a government-backed tool to ensure their AI systems are trustworthy. The guidance addresses risks throughout the AI value chain, including data privacy, environmental impact, and ethical considerations for workers.