AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoAI & Pop Charts: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” climbs to No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B digital sales charts, but an AI-made production by Eddie Dalton’s “Somewhere Along the Way” blocks it from the top spot. ASEAN Climate Move: Brunei ratified the agreement to set up the ASEAN Centre for Climate Change, with the centre to be hosted in Brunei and tasked to publish regional policy recommendations. Islamic Finance Surge: Fitch says ASEAN Islamic finance passed $1 trillion in Q1 2026, led by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, with sukuk still the biggest slice. Regional Travel Rules: Thailand is rolling back its 60-day visa-free entry to 30 days for most countries, aiming to curb visa misuse and “visa runs.” Sport Spotlight: The Sarawak International Open Boxing Championship returns to Miri from June 23–28, while the Philippines’ Francis Abundo and Kathleya Bustamante grabbed gold at the Karate One-Youth League in Manila.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.