AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHigher Education Spotlight: QS World University Rankings 2027 put Singapore’s NUS at 10th globally, with NTU at 12th and Malaysia’s Universiti Malaya in the top 100. Wellbeing & Jobs: Therme Group broke ground on Therme Singapore in Marina South, aiming for a 2030 opening and about 400 jobs. Women in STEM: AtkinsRéalis HR head Cindy Chiu highlights how clearer pathways and inclusive workplaces can help women thrive in engineering. Labour Rights: Thailand and the ILO discussed strengthening labour standards, expanding social protection, and preparing workers for economic and tech change. AI Shopping Push: Sea and OpenAI deepen their Shopee-ChatGPT tie-up, adding Shopee in ChatGPT across Southeast Asia and Brazil and rolling out ChatGPT for Business for sellers. Markets & Energy: Asian stocks trade mixed as investors weigh US-Iran peace talks and oil moves; the Strait of Hormuz remains a key risk. Culture & Heritage: Golden Village seeks IMDA approval for more Teochew screenings of Chinese film “Dear You,” citing dialect heritage value. Road Safety: A tipper truck skidded and flipped on Singapore’s TPE, spilling sand and briefly obstructing lanes.
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