AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Summit: Manila is preparing to host leaders from Nov. 15–17, with security deployments and traffic restrictions drawing criticism over the displacement of street vendors and homeless people. Protest groups also plan demonstrations during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit. Infrastructure Gap: Southeast Asia needs an estimated $7.1 trillion in investment by 2040, the ADB says, but current public spending would leave a $264 billion annual shortfall. AI Investment: SoftBank, Grab and Sarawak’s Petros plan to seed Malaysia’s AI infrastructure buildout with $1.85 billion, with a long-term target of at least five gigawatts of capacity. Digital Access: Sri Lanka secured a $98 million ADB loan to expand broadband, modernize government systems and strengthen cybersecurity, with a focus on underserved communities. Regional Influence: South Korea’s central bank governor, Shin Hyun-song, has become the first Asian to chair the BIS committee setting global payments standards. Climate Resilience: Kazakhstan told COP31 that North Aral Sea water levels have risen, while afforestation across the dried seabed covered more than 1.1 million hectares from 2021 to 2025.
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