AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoASEAN-China Diplomacy: China’s Wang Yi told ASEAN chief Kao Kim Hourn Beijing wants a closer China-ASEAN community, backing ASEAN centrality and pushing progress toward a South China Sea code of conduct. Regional Health: Cambodia will implement the ASEAN Strategic Health Agenda 2026-2030, aiming to strengthen health security, equity, and universal coverage. Trade & Investment: China-ASEAN cooperation keeps accelerating, with state funds launching a China-ASEAN Joint Investment Council to spur cross-border investment links. Connectivity & Industry: China’s 134.2-km Pinglu Canal is now operational, cutting sea access distance and boosting trade routes toward ASEAN. Markets Watch: Asian stocks edged higher but stayed cautious ahead of the Fed decision, with oil easing slightly after a run-up. Sports & Culture: South Korea surged past Jordan to reach the Asian Games men’s basketball semis, while Malaysia’s esports federation is readying incentives for a potential first Asian Games esports gold. Tech & Finance: Grab will buy a controlling stake in Atome Financial for $1.49bn to expand digital lending across Southeast Asia.
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