AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNuclear Deterrence Watch: China test-fired a long-range submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific, landing near the EEZ of Kiribati or Tuvalu, prompting condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US over transparency and destabilization. Digital Governance: The Philippines’ BIR says “getting digital right” means citizen-centric services that are easier to understand and access, as it highlights interactive tax tools at a Singapore gov-media forum. Climate Policy in ASEAN: Malaysia’s National Climate Change Bill is set for Parliament this year, with plans for a carbon tax framework to push greener industry practices. South Asia–Pacific Sports: India opened the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup 2026 Division B with a 106-62 rout of Thailand, powered by strong defense and ball movement. Cross-Border Payments: SAARC central bank leaders met in Bhutan to push harmonised rules and trusted digital payment systems to deepen South Asian financial integration. Culture & Memory: A UAE museum exhibition spotlights how the region’s history was shaped by Indian Ocean connections, while a Hong Kong/Philippines/Taiwan art show treats cultural memory as something remade through encounter and translation.
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