AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMalaysia’s MICE Push: Malaysia has attracted 12 events relocated from West Asia, with the moves expected to generate RM143 million in 2026–27. The country says 464 events have already brought an estimated RM5.11 billion in economic impact. Thailand’s Book Ban: Police have banned an academic handbook on contemporary Thailand, citing national security; its exiled editor says the decision targets chapters on the monarchy. Trade Diversification: After losing US preferential trade access, South Africa and Rwanda are looking to China, India, ASEAN and other markets to broaden export ties. AI Governance: A global compliance survey found firms are adopting AI faster than they can oversee it: only 34% feel able to demonstrate their AI governance to regulators. Energy and Jobs: The ILO warns that West Asia’s crisis could speed Asia-Pacific’s shift to renewables, creating jobs but also displacing workers unless governments plan for retraining and social protection.
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