AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy & Protests: In Manila, Pasay police said officers confronted photojournalists covering a rally outside an ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, claiming they acted after hearing “something bad,” but released the media once identified. South Asia Football: SAFF confirmed the Men’s Championship in Bangladesh (Nov 4–17), but Nepal’s participation hinges on FIFA lifting its suspension of ANFA. Scam Economy: UNODC says Asia-Pacific scam losses hit $88–$114 billion in 2025, with Southeast Asia a key hub; Cambodia is pushing crackdowns as networks use trafficked labor and AI. South China Sea: China urged countries to stop “fueling confrontation,” blaming the Philippines for incidents near Ren’ai Jiao and rejecting references to the arbitral award. Taiwan Tourism & Drones: Taiwan targets 10 million annual visitors after launching a Taiwan Tourism Institute; meanwhile, Taiwan’s economy minister warned KMT budget cuts could cripple its drone development program. US-Iran Shipping: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will keep protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while Iran threatens commercial traffic.
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