AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWest Asia Watch: Singapore’s Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong says the conflict is hitting less than expected so far, but imported cost pressures could rise and inflation may climb as the situation stays fluid. Cybersecurity Diplomacy: Thailand hosted an OSCE Asia conference in Bangkok calling for stronger cross-border cooperation against cybercrime and online scams. Bangladesh-China Moves: Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman is expected to visit China later this month, after a first trip to Kuala Lumpur, as Dhaka seeks deeper ties and regional cooperation. Corporate Carbon Removal: Microsoft signed a multi-year deal with Bengaluru’s Alt Carbon to remove up to 36,920 tonnes of CO2 via enhanced rock weathering in West Bengal. Energy Transition Pressure: A report warns Central Asia’s renewable boom could backfire without grid, storage and market reforms, raising electricity costs. Space & Defense Industry Signals: New forecasts project rapid growth across Asia-linked space and security markets, from satellite launches and debris services to military drones, radars, and next-gen weapons tech. India-West Asia Shipping Fallout: India’s Himachal minister said efforts are underway to bring home a seafarer killed in an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, while monitoring wider trade and fuel impacts.
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