AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSpace & Youth: Philippines President Marcos met four Filipino “analog astronauts” from space simulation programs, pledging support to spur more youth into space science and tech. Sovereign Finance: Qatar completed a dual-tranche $3.0bn bond sale (5-year and 10-year), drawing heavy demand and pricing tight spreads over US Treasuries. Regional Infrastructure Finance: Doha will host the AIIB’s 11th Board of Governors meeting, focusing on sustainable and digital infrastructure, climate funding and cross-border connectivity. Sports Diplomacy: OCA chief Sheikh Joaan signed an MoU with Croatia’s Olympic Committee to expand training, expertise exchange and a high-performance centre. Maritime Security: A new analysis warns the Eastern Mediterranean’s daily friction needs a rules-based framework to prevent routine incidents from escalating. Tech & Trade Controls: China is reportedly considering allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to buy Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 chips, signaling a cautious shift in AI hardware access. Environment & Accountability: China’s Great Wall damage case links unauthorized coal mining waste to a cut-through section, with fines and detentions after complaints. Business & Wealth: DBS and Avaloq expanded their long partnership to build next-gen wealth management capabilities for Asia.
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