AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: Regional defence talks ended amid a dispute between Manila and Beijing over China’s participation, even as ministers backed stronger security cooperation. The bloc’s special envoy returned from Myanmar without meeting Aung San Suu Kyi, highlighting the limits of its peace efforts. Energy and Trade: Asia’s LNG benchmark topped $30 per million British thermal units as winter buying and Middle East risks pushed prices higher. Pakistan’s Sindh province invited ASEAN investment in sectors including agriculture, energy and tourism, while Shenzhen’s electronics hub is drawing global attention ahead of APEC. Regional Leadership: Malaysian physician Mary Suma Cardosa became the first Asian president of the International Association for the Study of Pain, pledging to improve education and access to care. Hockey: India beat Japan 4-1 at the Asian Champions Trophy, extending its unbeaten run and securing a semifinal place.
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