AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoASEAN–Russia Summit: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. used the Kazan commemorative summit to push deeper ASEAN-Russia cooperation on peace, maritime security, counterterrorism, cyber resilience, and trade—while highlighting food and energy security and a bigger role for MSMEs. Energy Costs: The IEA warned Southeast Asia’s energy bill is still vulnerable, citing heavy fossil-fuel import dependence and Strait of Hormuz disruptions that have pushed 2026 costs higher, even as electricity access improves. Tech & Industry: China’s Hongqi launched in Thailand with its E-HS9 EV SUV via Metro Group, aiming to expand its Thai lineup over three years. AI Infrastructure: Nokia and Comin Asia announced an AI-ready data center push across Southeast Asia, with Cambodia and Laos flagged as priority markets. Culture & Heritage: The Philippines won a UNESCO seat on the Intangible Cultural Heritage committee through 2030. Education Snapshot (US): New York school data showed mixed Asian and Pacific Islander enrollment levels, from 7% at Hillside Elementary to 58.1% at I.S. 25 Adrien Block.
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