AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJapan’s Regional Role: Sanae Takaichi marked her first year as prime minister amid strained ties with China and criticism that her security-policy shift risks adding to regional tensions. Climate Risk: The ADB warns Asia-Pacific coastal flood damage could reach $739 billion a year by 2100; annual protection spending of $9 billion to $19 billion could prevent substantial losses. Jobs and Growth: South Asia must create tens of millions of jobs for young workers, the World Bank says, as many remain in low-productivity work. Southeast Asia’s digital economy, meanwhile, is forecast to grow 17% to $368 billion this year, with AI helping drive expansion. Regional Links: Uzbekistan and Bangladesh signalled interest in deeper cooperation on development, climate change and regional ties. Para Sports: Athletes from across Asia are setting records and winning medals at the Aichi–Nagoya Asian Para Games.
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