AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoRights: Sri Lanka’s proposed organised-crime and state-protection laws risk reviving abusive counterterrorism powers, Human Rights Watch warns, including prolonged detention and convictions based on police confessions. Research: The Philippines spent just 0.276% of GDP on research and development in 2020, raising concerns about its capacity to build technology and train researchers. Regional water: India and Bangladesh face talks on renewing their Ganga water-sharing treaty, which expires this year; Bihar wants its needs considered. West Asia fallout: India says 22 nationals, including 14 seafarers, have died in the conflict since February. Weather: The Philippines’ Amihan season has begun, bringing cooler winds but a risk of unusually low rainfall during a super El Niño. ASEAN: The Philippines’ foreign minister visited Myanmar on a humanitarian mission ahead of next month’s summit, delivering aid to displaced people. Trade: Indonesia-UAE trade reached about $6.4 billion in 2025, as both countries pursue a $10 billion target.
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