AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoPress Freedom: Around 40 journalists were detained in India while covering protests over electoral-roll revisions, prompting renewed concern over media freedoms. ASEAN Security: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for deeper military cooperation with ASEAN, including joint technology development and stronger maritime coordination. Human Rights: Nepal won a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for 2027–29, receiving the highest vote among Asia-Pacific candidates elected. Regional Diplomacy: US President Donald Trump is set to attend the ASEAN summit in Manila in November, where leaders are expected to discuss regional security and economic ties. Central Asia: South Korea’s first summit with all five Central Asian presidents has elevated cooperation on critical minerals and supply chains, with regional governments seeking more local processing, technology and jobs. Inclusive Growth: Cambodia’s experience highlights how export growth and investment can leave gaps in labour conditions, domestic industry and the sharing of economic gains.
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