AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPhilippines Logistics: FedEx is considering further expansion in the Philippines as it upgrades its Clark cargo hub; President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. discussed the plans with company executives in Singapore. Energy Security: Asian countries are moving to build oil reserves and accelerate renewables after the Iran war exposed supply risks. Southeast Asia is especially vulnerable because much of the Gulf oil crossing the Strait of Hormuz went to the region. Central Asia: Leaders from Central Asia and Azerbaijan met in Turkmenistan to deepen cooperation on transport, trade and energy, including proposals to link the Middle Corridor with the TRIPP route. AI Oversight: Singapore’s central bank will phase in new rules from 2027 requiring financial firms to manage risks from AI systems, including those supplied by outside vendors. Regional Security: China has opened a military training and support facility in Laos, adding to its presence in Southeast Asia. Separately, an international cybersecurity advisory says China-linked hackers targeted government, healthcare and other organizations across the region.
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