AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoShangri-La Dialogue Security: China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun skipped the forum again, sending a low-profile delegation as delegates asked “Where is China?” and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged “drama-free” ties with Beijing while notably avoiding Taiwan in his remarks. Maritime & Defence Posture: India’s Navy chief backed a dedicated naval theatre command linking services and the Coast Guard, warning maritime security is tied to energy and national resilience amid West Asia instability. Underwater Infrastructure Security: Malaysia and Singapore helped launch GUIDE, a principles framework for defending critical underwater infrastructure, endorsed by 15+ countries. West Asia Shock on Daily Life: Indonesia launched anticipatory drought insurance in Lao PDR with early-warning-triggered payouts, while India’s West Asia crisis continues to ripple through energy and supply chains. Sports (Asia Cup): India’s U18 women’s hockey team beat Malaysia 2-1 in their Asia Cup opener, with Nousheen Naz scoring twice. Health (Indonesia): Indonesia added colorectal cancer screening for high-risk adults aged 45+ to its free checkup programme.
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