AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAsian Cup Delay: The AFC has rescheduled the Saudi Arabia 2027 Asian Cup to Dec. 23, 2027–Jan. 21, 2028, subject to FIFA approval, citing safety concerns amid regional conflict. APEC Cooperation: China’s commerce minister urged members to uphold free trade and coordinate on digital rules as supply-chain risks mount and global growth slows. Demographic Shift: South Asia’s large workforce offers a growth opportunity, but only 60% of working-age people are employed and most workers lack formal jobs; the region is also aging faster and at lower income levels than comparable economies. Digital Safety: Indonesia’s new restrictions on social media accounts for under-16s show how one ASEAN country is acting on online risks to children, while highlighting the need for broader regional cooperation with platforms. AI Infrastructure: Telstra sees Australia as a potential trusted AI hub, with operational data-centre capacity forecast to more than double by 2030 as demand for computing power rises.
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