AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoUndersea Security Pact: Seventeen countries including Singapore, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand launched GUIDE at the Shangri-La Dialogue to share best practices and improve early warning after incidents damaging subsea telecom and energy cables. HIV Funding Fight: AIDS Healthcare Foundation sued Chicago’s health department over Ryan White HIV/AIDS program RFP cuts, alleging violations of federal procurement rules and seeking to block the defunding. Myopia Care Push in Asia-Pacific: Japan is seeing rising childhood myopia but faces regulatory delays; experts say child-focused axial length devices can reduce reliance on cycloplegic drops, while CooperVision argues myopia control should become standard care. Air Cargo Watch: Xeneta reports May air cargo spot rates rose 41% year-on-year, but expects easing as Middle East capacity returns. India Growth Snapshot: India’s Q4 real GDP grew 7.8% and full-year growth hit 7.7%, with momentum supported by sectors like autos. Regional Diplomacy: Vietnam reiterated preparations for hosting APEC 2027, while Singapore’s FM said Vietnam and Singapore share strategic outlooks ahead of regional security talks.
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