AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoRegional Tensions: China’s ambassador to the Philippines said Beijing could “easily win” a military conflict, prompting Manila to call the remark a threat; President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans to summon the envoy. Toxic Haze: Smoke from Indonesian fires pushed Singapore’s air pollution to very unhealthy levels, with authorities warning haze could persist across the region. Central Asia Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to Uzbekistan with a 200-strong business delegation, seeking trade and energy ties as Washington competes for influence with Russia and China. Energy Security: Singapore’s Oct. 26–30 energy summit will focus on meeting rising regional demand from AI and data centres. Pakistan’s finance minister says Gulf infrastructure attacks are worrying, though current supplies are secured through November. APEC Countdown: Shenzhen is preparing to host leaders from 21 economies on Nov. 18–19, with trade, connectivity and digital inclusion on the agenda. Digital Divide: ADB-commissioned research finds 1.2 billion people in developing Asia-Pacific remain offline, largely despite network coverage.
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