AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHuawei ICT Competition APAC: The 10th Huawei ICT Competition APAC Finals wrapped at ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, drawing 8,600 students from 14 countries and crowning Singapore’s National University as Grand Prize winner, with Brunei among award recipients and 16 teams set for global finals in Shenzhen this June. Philippines–World Bank farm push: The Philippines launched a $1-billion World Bank-backed PSAT program to modernize agriculture, with an initial $300 million expected in 2026 and funding tied to verified targets for productivity, supply chains and climate resilience. ASEAN energy focus: ASEAN leaders’ Cebu summit kept momentum on regional energy security, including moves toward an ASEAN fuel reserve and a petroleum security agreement—though details still need ironing out. Brunei–China ties: China’s VP Han Zheng met Brunei’s crown prince in Beijing, while energy cooperation continues through Hengyi’s SINAR solar project, aimed at cutting emissions and boosting renewable share. Tech connectivity: China Telecom completed the Asia Link Cable landing in Hong Kong, linking China, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia with capacity above 325 Tb/s. Regional economy watch: Malaysia’s Q1 growth hit 5.4%, but Bank Negara warned the outlook is getting tougher despite resilience.
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