AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMalaysia’s Data-Centre Push: Google plans to invest US$15 billion to expand data-centre operations in Malaysia, adding to the region’s fast-growing AI infrastructure build-out. Digital Economy: Digital activity contributed 9.8% of the Philippines’ economy in 2025, but small businesses still face gaps in financing, productivity and technology adoption. Cybersecurity: ESET says a China-aligned group exploited insecure communications in Tencent’s Sogou input app to distribute malware, targeting users and organisations across several Asian countries. Separately, a breach involving travel technology firm Amadeus exposed about 46,000 Singapore Airlines booking records. AI Governance: ASEAN leaders are urging stronger media cooperation and responsible AI rules to tackle misinformation, privacy risks and manipulation. Tech Diplomacy: The Philippines is awaiting Washington’s response to a draft Pax Silica framework, a proposed US-linked technology initiative whose signing remains uncertain.
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