AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMalaysia-Japan Diplomacy: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim departs for Tokyo (June 8-10) for MADANI diplomacy, aiming to deepen ties on economy, investment and energy security, with talks and multiple MOUs/LOIs including defence, healthcare, energy transition, environment and higher education. Philippines Outsourcing Push: The Philippines is using generative AI to boost productivity and win market share from India’s BPO sector, projecting revenue growth to ₱2.20T and rising per-employee earnings. EU Tech Sourcing Tensions: Australia, Canada and Japan trade bodies warn EU “made-in-Europe” cloud/AI/chip rules could sideline non-EU firms via eligibility tied to corporate origin or control. China-DPRK Alliance: Xi Jinping tells Kim Jong Un China will keep backing North Korea and deepen practical cooperation as the state visit begins. India Crime & Cyber Trends: SBI says overall crime fell 6% in 2024, but cybercrime may cross 1 lakh cases, as digitisation and surveillance raise detection odds. Energy Security Watch: With Strait of Hormuz risks, analysts say Asia may face tighter supplies; Azerbaijan is highlighted as an alternative route, including a Japan-bound cargo. Business & Infrastructure: Digital Realty plans 32MW of data centre capacity in Malaysia (Cyberjaya) to support AI and high-performance computing workloads.
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