AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHong Kong: Democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 more years in prison after pleading guilty to collusion under the national security law. Thailand: Authorities banned an English-language handbook on contemporary Thailand, citing national security; its editor says the monarchy is the real target. Taiwan-China Relations: Taipei urged Beijing to follow APEC protocol after Taiwan received its Shenzhen summit invitation by email rather than through an official envoy. Energy Transition: Malaysia plans RM42.8 billion in power-grid upgrades for 2025–27 as electricity demand rises, driven partly by data centres and advanced manufacturing. An ILO brief says the West Asia crisis could speed clean-energy investment across Asia-Pacific, but calls for worker protections as jobs shift. Regional Connectivity: Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to allow up to 60 weekly flights on each of two major routes, expanding air links between the neighbours.
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