> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ๐Ÿƒ Nepal and Myanmar lead South Asian agriculture share. Ransomware remains top cyber risk. Childcare in Canada. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/nepal-and-myanmar-lead-south-asian-agriculture-share-ransomware-remains-top-cyber-risk-childcare-in-canada/ - Published: 2026-05-28T11:30:07.000Z - Updated: 2026-05-29T16:27:47.000Z - Description: Chart of the Day #616 looks at childcare arrangements in Canada, South Asian agriculture as a share of GDP and cybersecurity risks. - Author: QS - Tags: Charts **Hello ๐Ÿ‘‹** I&M Bank and Google [partner](https://hapakenya.com/2026/05/26/im-bank-and-google-partner-to-train-smes-on-ai-and-digital-skills/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to train small businesses in AI and digital skills. [Oklahoma schools](https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-schools-to-implement-new-education-laws/71425558?ref=newsletters.qs.com) prepare to implement new education laws affecting curriculum, funding, and student policies. Nine Australian universities have formed a new alliance, the[ 2050 Alliance](https://thekoalanews.com/2050-alliance-sets-collaborative-agenda-for-australias-higher-education-future/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), with a clear political mission. ### Today's Topics **๐Ÿ‘ถ Preschool.** Licensed/regulated care was Canada's second most common childcare program **๐Ÿƒ Green Skills.** South Asian agricultural output led by Nepal and Myanmar ๐Ÿค– **Artificial Intelligence.** Ransomware attacks pose the most significant cyber risk Thanks for reading! **Not a subscriber yet?** [Subscribe now](https://newsletters.qs.com/#/portal/) --- ## **๐Ÿ‘ถ** Licensed/regulated care was Canada's second most common childcare program ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-f2acc16b-9e9c-4c67-bb86-b167781ed0ae.png) Parent-only care accounted for the highest form of childcare arrangements in Canada in 2023, followed by children in[ licensed or regulated childcare services](https://childdevelop.ca/early-years-child-care-services/licensed-child-care-centres/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). The high share of regulated care reflects growing workforce participation among parents and rising demand for structured early learning environments. Expanding dual income households and labour shortages have [increased reliance on formal childcare systems ](https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/early-learning-child-care/progress-impact.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com)that support stable employment and child development outcomes. Canadaโ€™s [Early Learning and Child Care Plan,](https://bbps.ca/documents/BBPS-Program-Plan.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) led by the federal government, aims to expand affordable regulated childcare spaces nationwide. ## **๐Ÿƒ** South Asian agricultural output led by Nepal and Myanmar ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-210f5ad3-4348-4ad4-8331-0b627a4f68a8.png) Agriculture generated 24% of GDP in Nepal and 20% in Myanmar in 2024, the highest shares across South Asia and well above larger industrial economies such as India and Pakistan. The dependence reflects lower industrial diversification, large rural workforces, and [limited expansion in high value manufacturing and services](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2026-04/sector%5Fdeep%5Fdive%5Fnote%5F0.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Farming remains central to employment, exports, and household incomes, particularly in rice cultivation and subsistence agriculture. Nepalโ€™s [Agriculture Development Strategy,](https://www.gafspfund.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/6%20and%207a.%20Nepal%5F%20Ag%20and%20Food%20Security%20Strategy%20and%20Investment%20Plan.pdf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, aims to modernize production and improve rural productivity. ## ๐Ÿค– Ransomware attacks pose the most significant cyber risk ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2026/05/data-src-image-013b176d-2e7f-40f8-b5e1-49229dee05b2.png) Ransomware attacks were identified as the leading global cyber risk in 2025 at 45%, while cyber enabled fraud accounted for a further 20% of organisational concerns. The dominance of these threats reflects growing digital dependence and the [expansion of cloud based business operations and AI systems](https://softwaremind.com/blog/how-ai-and-cloud-computing-have-transformed-business-operations/?ref=newsletters.qs.com). Cyberattacks increasingly disrupt AI training infrastructure, data integrity, and supply chains, [creating operational and financial risks](https://www.ijcb.org/journal/v19n5/operational-and-cyber-risks-financial-sector?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for technology intensive industries. [The EU Cyber Resilience Act](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/cyber-resilience-act?ref=newsletters.qs.com), implemented by the European Union, aims to strengthen cybersecurity standards across connected digital products and services. --- **Like getting this newsletter?* Request a demo for unlimited access to over one million charts* [Request a Demo](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/2C1%5FV5ni4SEyLILjrqcyQnQfigrs?%5F%5Fhstc=246933147.4a0f9c817dbdb1552dab36c635584622.1688407869224.1749831404162.1749845959660.481&%5F%5Fhssc=246933147.4.1749845959660&%5F%5Fhsfp=4268195782&ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- **Thank you for reading. Have a great week ahead!** Have some feedback or want to sponsor this newsletter? Let us know at [qs.com.](https://www.qs.com/contact-us/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)