AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoASEAN Day Diplomacy: Bangladesh and ASEAN missions in Dhaka pledged to lift ties, citing stronger trade, connectivity and people-to-people links, with Bangladesh also applying to become an ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partner. Space Race in Southeast Asia: Vietnam’s VinSpace signed with SpaceX for its first satellite launches in 2027 via a rideshare mission, aiming to test tech and spur future commercial services. Central Asia Air Links: Etihad launched daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights, betting on rising UAE–Uzbekistan travel demand and adding a codeshare to reach more Uzbek cities. APEC Countdown: China’s APEC host year is in the final 100-day stretch toward the Shenzhen leaders’ meeting, with a push to move from agenda-setting to concrete outcomes. Sports & Politics Collide in Football: UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF escalated their Infantino backlash over the abandoned World Cup commercial-rights plan, while Trump said removing him would be a “terrible mistake.” Regional Security Push: A senior Pentagon official urged Asian allies to raise defense spending, stressing the US is “digging in” rather than disengaging. Wildlife & Conservation Debate: Uzbekistan’s houbara bustard releases drew criticism from an expert who said they serve hunting rather than conservation. Markets: Singapore stocks hit a record high as growth forecasts were upgraded on AI investment momentum, while regional FX stayed subdued.
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