AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia-Australia Tech Pact (PACTS): India and Australia signed a new “Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains” (PACTS), replacing the 2020 framework, with five pillars spanning trusted vendor frameworks, undersea cable work, semiconductor and critical-minerals supply-chain cooperation, and joint moves on AI, space, telecoms, biotech and advanced materials. Nuclear Deal Boost: The same summit package includes a civil nuclear agreement allowing Australia to commercially supply uranium to India, framed as a clean-energy accelerator. Responsible AI in Banking: Malaysia’s banking leaders urged “mature and responsible” AI deployment, stressing governance and workforce upskilling as AI becomes a trust-and-risk management issue. AI Connectivity Deal: Airties agreed to acquire Bengaluru’s Aprecomm to expand AI-driven connectivity and network intelligence for ISPs across Asia-Pacific. Market Mood: Bloomberg reports Nigerian equities are topping South Korea’s Kospi in dollar returns as AI-stock sentiment cools, while South Korea’s index slips into bear territory. Construction Digital Skills: Curtin partnered with Octave Intelligence to train “digital builders” using industry-grade construction software. Defense Tech Shift: The Pentagon is soliciting “Massed Modular Aircraft,” aiming for Reaper-class missions at a cost where losses are acceptable.
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