AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoASEAN Summit: Manila is welcoming regional leaders, including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim and Canada’s Mark Carney, ahead of the Nov. 15–17 summit. Energy security, regional conflicts and economic cooperation are high on the agenda. ASEAN ministers say Myanmar’s request to restore junta leaders’ participation remains unresolved. Digital Trade: ASEAN members have signed a region-wide digital economy pact, set to take effect in 2027, as leaders also push cooperation on online scams and cybersecurity. South China Sea: Malaysia says nearly 90% of a proposed ASEAN-China code of conduct has been agreed, though sensitive issues remain before negotiations can conclude. Culture: The Philippines’ 19-year-old Carmelle won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok with “Sobra-Sobra”; Thailand placed second and Vietnam third. Cricket: India edged Pakistan by one wicket in Oman to win the Under-19 Asia Cup, chasing 338 on the final ball after Mohit Ulva struck a boundary.
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