AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUndersea Connectivity Boom: China Telecom says the 6,200km Asia Link Cable (ALC) has landed at Hong Kong’s Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station, set to become the highest-capacity Hong Kong–Singapore route and boost cloud, AI and cross-border digital trade across China, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia. ASEAN Spotlight in Manila: The Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship is set to take centre stage at the BusinessWorld Economic Forum on May 18, with talks on turning regional priorities into corporate action. Halal Growth Watch: Singapore’s halal food scene keeps expanding, with certification driving more businesses to bid for major events and build credibility. Agriculture Funding Push: The World Bank, UK and the Philippines launched a $1B sustainable farming programme, tying disbursements to measurable targets to raise rice output and climate resilience. Sports Note: Brunei’s Awanku Ahmad Izz Aiman featured in Karate One-Youth League action, while other regional athletes chased podium finishes.
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