AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPhilippines-China Tensions: Beijing’s embassy in Manila accused unnamed Filipino lawmakers and journalists of exaggerating tensions, as calls grew for its envoy to retract remarks seen as threatening force. Cost of Living: Food affordability is Filipinos’ top concern, a Pulse Asia poll found, with 35% urging the government to prioritize prices for staples including rice, meat and fish. Malaysia-China Ties: Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid’s visit produced plans to deepen cooperation in AI, semiconductors, electric vehicles, skills training and disaster management. Climate and Haze: Pacific nations are pressing for climate funding ahead of COP31 as El Niño risks rise. Indonesian fires have triggered ASEAN’s highest haze alert, with hazardous air affecting several Southeast Asian countries. Regional Security: North Korea says it tested an AI-guided torpedo, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Central Asia visit seeks stronger trade and security ties.
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