AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSports & Youth: Gilas Pilipinas Girls stunned New Zealand 69-64 in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup in Malaysia, earning a shot at the semifinals and setting up a key clash with China. Diplomacy & Security: Satellite images show China building a new joint military support and training facility in Laos, with K-8 light attack/training jets and new runway work—raising questions about Beijing’s growing footprint in Southeast Asia. AI Governance: Bangladesh’s ICT minister called for trust, capacity-building and international cooperation to govern AI responsibly in the public sector, warning against an “AI divide.” Energy & Climate Risk: UNICEF says El Niño could threaten 347 million children across nearly 100 countries, with Asia-Pacific among the hardest hit. Economy & Markets: The World Bank projects Europe and Central Asia growth easing to 2.2% in 2026, while Uzbekistan is forecast to hit 7.9% growth—highlighting uneven regional momentum. Business & Culture: GoDigital Music expands across APAC via a new APAC leadership appointment and a partnership with Japan’s Pony Canyon, while UMG’s Adam Granite points to Asia’s mobile-first audiences driving music exports.
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