AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI for Public Good: Singapore’s ATxSummit 2026 kicked off at Gardens by the Bay with leaders from Asia, the Middle East and the US, plus big tech and research names, spotlighting how AI can serve society—alongside an ASEAN youth showcase of 11 projects picked from 600+ submissions. Karate One-Youth League: The Philippines closed strong in Manila as Francis Erl Jud Abundo and Kathleya Elaine Bustamante each grabbed gold, including Abundo’s 7-0 win over Brunei’s Azlee Khairi in the under-14 boys kumite. Energy & Trade: The US extended a 30-day sanctions waiver for Russian oil already on tankers at sea, while Australia prepares extra jet fuel shipments from China and locks in more fertiliser supply—signals that energy routes are still being reshuffled. Regional Tourism: Sarawak says it’s on track for 5 million visitors and RM12.73b receipts despite geopolitical jitters, with Brunei and Indonesia among key sources. Brunei-linked tech: A major new submarine cable, the Asia Link Cable, is landing in Hong Kong and will connect Brunei among other hubs.
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