AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWest Asia Tensions: Trump warned Iran it will “pay the price” after renewed strikes, pushing oil higher and weighing on Asia-Pacific markets. Pacific Diplomacy: Israel plans to open a representative office in Papua New Guinea after talks with PM James Marape, signaling deeper outreach across Pacific Island states. Regional Security & UN Afghanistan: A UN briefing to the Security Council reframed Afghanistan as a regional problem beyond humanitarian aid, with debate growing over who should lead UNAMA next. India–APAC Business: Bata India expanded Varun Bansal’s role to Head of IT for India and APAC, covering tech strategy and operations across stores, warehouses and manufacturing. Vietnam–Japan Cooperation: Vietnam’s deputy PM urged stronger Vietnam–Japan trust and cooperation mechanisms during talks in Tokyo. Labour & AI: The ILO and Singapore renewed an ASEAN labour partnership focused on AI, platform work, ageing workers and skills. Aerospace Jobs: Bombardier will nearly double its Singapore footprint with a new Seletar facility, targeting 200 skilled jobs. Digital Inclusion: A report highlights persistent gender gaps in mobile internet access in low- and middle-income countries. Energy & Food Security: FAO flagged Strait of Hormuz risks as a threat to global fertiliser and food supply chains.
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