AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAPEC Digital & AI: APEC ministers in Chengdu adopted the “Chengdu Statement” to push digital tech and AI cooperation, with China pledging standards, infrastructure and secure data use. Maritime Security: India’s Jaishankar told the East Asia Summit that attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping can’t be tolerated, as ASEAN foreign ministers draft calls for open straits amid US-Iran fallout. Energy Shock: West Asia tensions lifted Brent toward $100, dragging Asian markets and pushing India’s rupee down to 96.73; Pakistan and Bangladesh face higher LNG bills as shipping routes tighten. Cyber & Scams: Indonesia urged the UK to help ASEAN dismantle online scam syndicates, while a report flagged China-nexus JadeProx attacks using a new TriBack Loader targeting government and healthcare. Business & Investment: Granite-Integral backed Omio with $10m for Japan and Southeast Asia expansion; AngelCentral joined seed funding for US biotech RyboDyn. Philippines Regional Diplomacy: Manila hosted the 16th East Asia Summit foreign ministers’ meeting, stressing unity as trade and security risks mount. Travel Mobility: The Philippines ranked 72nd on the Henley Passport Index, with visa-free access to 65 destinations.
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