AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoASEAN Summit: Manila expects UN chief António Guterres and leaders from ASEAN Plus Three and the East Asia Summit in November; Donald Trump’s attendance has been confirmed. Wildfire Haze: Indonesia says it has met ASEAN reporting requirements and hotspots are declining, but haze has forced Timor-Leste to close schools. A Malaysian lawmaker is calling for a permanent regional task force to tackle fires and pollution. Trade and Growth: Malaysia is targeting US$30 billion in trade with Thailand by 2027, with new border and financing measures. The IMF urges Malaysia to broaden its tax base and better target subsidies, while warning the region needs fiscal buffers against future shocks. Regional Diplomacy: At a CICA summit in Baku, Asian and Middle Eastern leaders discussed security, transport links and digital cooperation amid sharp political differences. Women’s Rights: Afghan journalist Zahra Nader runs Zan Times from exile, working with reporters inside Afghanistan to document abuses under Taliban rule.
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