AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoKarate Glory for the Philippines: Francis Erl Jud Abundo and Kathleya Elaine Bustamante struck gold at the Karate One-Youth League in Manila, with Abundo crushing Brunei’s Azlee Khairi 7-0 and Bustamante beating Australia’s Ana Jovic 6-2 after an early 2-0 lead. Hari Raya Aidiladha Dates Locked In: Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore will mark Aidiladha on 27 May, while Thailand follows 28 May after its moon-sighting decision. US-Russia Energy Move: The US extended a 30-day sanctions waiver for Russian oil already loaded at sea, aiming to keep supply flowing to energy-vulnerable nations until June 17. Islamic Finance Push: Fitch says the Philippines’ Islamic finance could grow faster through stronger links with ASEAN and Gulf partners. Brunei-Linked Regional Energy Talk: Sarawak says it’s aiming to export electricity to Brunei, currently in feasibility talks, as it ramps up its “Battery of ASEAN” plan. ASEAN Unity in Sports: ASEAN diplomats and embassy teams took part in a dragon boat race in Doha, spotlighting regional cooperation.
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