AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCentral Asia Climate Risk: Kyrgyzstan wrapped a three-day regional dialogue in Bishkek on a roadmap to cut transboundary mudflow and flood risks, with plans for a shared investment approach and a digital catalogue for climate-risk management under RESILAND CA+. Malaysia Financial Inclusion: Bank Negara Malaysia launched the “Semak Kasih” portal so beneficiaries can check unclaimed insurance or takaful coverage linked to family members. Philippines Workplace & Social Values: Gallup data shows Filipino workers report stress “a lot of the day” at 50% in 2025, the highest in Southeast Asia, while a World Values Survey analysis ranks the Philippines among the most accepting in Asia of homosexuality. Cross-border Payments: India and Nepal operationalised person-to-person digital transfers using mobile numbers/UPI IDs, extending India’s payment connectivity push. Business Expansion: Smartworks agreed to buy Singapore’s Workstudio Spaces to expand its managed workspace footprint. China-Russia Sanctions Talk: EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan said EU-Russia trade has fallen sharply and the bloc will hold its line. Finance & Markets: Brazil began steps toward issuing yuan “Panda bonds” in China to diversify funding for green and innovation projects.
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