AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Governance & Diplomacy: China’s Xi Jinping urged “a symphony of global cooperation” on AI at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, while pushing back against “overstretching” national security concerns and promising wider AI cooperation with ASEAN and other blocs. ASEAN Foreign Affairs: Cambodia’s Prak Sokhonn will lead its delegation to the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, with the agenda focused on navigating the future together and follow-ups to the 48th ASEAN Summit. West Asia Shipping Risk: India’s MEA says 14 Indian seafarers were killed and two remain missing amid the West Asia conflict, as authorities advise avoiding the Strait of Hormuz for Indian crews. Central Asia Connectivity: Turkmenistan and Georgia signed deals to develop the Middle Corridor and expand trade, including plans for a Turkmen cargo terminal on Georgia’s Black Sea coast. EV Market Watch (Malaysia): Fitch Solutions/BMI says Malaysia is well placed to lead ASEAN EV growth beyond Vietnam and Thailand, despite the expiry of tax exemptions for fully imported EVs. Corporate Earnings (India): Reliance Industries reported Q1 FY27 profit down 22% year-on-year, mainly due to last year’s one-time Asian Paints stake gain, while revenue rose 25% to ₹3.11 lakh crore. Digital Connectivity Industry: TCCA formed an Asia Regional Group to strengthen critical communications across Asia, targeting digital nation needs in government, public safety, and infrastructure sectors.
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