AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoAI & Data Infrastructure: ByteDance secured a US$29.6b loan to fund AI buildout, with plans to ramp capital spending and expand data centres—another sign Asia’s AI race is turning into a power-and-capacity race. Hiring Tech: A survey on AI in recruitment finds most job seekers still want human-led support after applying and before interviews, while Asia-Pacific HR adoption of AI for talent acquisition is rising. Climate & Resilience: South Asia’s Himalayan disaster risk is highlighted after Nepal-China glacial collapse overwhelmed early-warning limits, while South Africa urges climate-smart farming ahead of El Niño-driven heat and drought. Food & Health Innovation: MOA Foodtech raised €3.3m to scale AI-directed fermentation for egg replacers and yeast enhancers; turmeric claims get a reality check as more clinical trials are still needed. Regional Tech/Industry: Hitachi Vantara reported strong APAC growth driven by VSP One demand as enterprises modernise for AI. Policy & Connectivity: Pakistan is pushing the ADB for scaled PPP financing for ML-1, and Vietnam calls for more action-oriented Eurasian connectivity.
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