AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCross-border Crime Crackdown: A U.S.-led operation with the FBI and partners shut down scam networks across Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar, arresting 63 people and freezing millions in crypto tied to fraud and forced scam work. Markets & Energy: Asian stocks slid and oil jumped after fresh U.S.-Iran strikes raised Middle East risk, with investors watching inflation data and tech weakness. ASEAN Centrality: Vietnam’s PM urged ASEAN to shape new regional norms and rules, not just follow global trends, at the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi. Regional Media Ties: An ASEAN-China media forum in Shenyang pushed deeper cooperation as the partnership marks key anniversaries. Workforce Signals in Singapore: A ManpowerGroup survey found more employers expect staffing cuts in Q3 2026, though many plan to hire selectively for high-impact skills. Green Mobility in the Philippines: VinFast launched early bookings for battery-swapping e-motorcycles, expanding its Southeast Asia push. AI Boom in Singapore: SuperAI Singapore 2026 sold out, drawing 10,000 attendees and 1,500+ AI companies. India Women-Led Growth: Gujarat highlighted progress under the Lakhpati Didi scheme, aiming to scale rural women’s income opportunities.
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