AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense & Security in the Pacific: The U.S. Army and Marines are sharpening layered drone and low-flying aircraft protection in the western Pacific, with Avenger air-defense deployed to Palau and MADIS live-fire readiness drills in Okinawa. Space & High-Value Tech: Malaysia’s space agency says the country should target high-value space components and services to climb the global supply chain, while IBM opens an AI-focused FutureNow centre in Visakhapatnam to build local digital jobs. Regional Infrastructure Finance: The Philippines is lining up another $3.5B in multilateral loans as it prepares for reduced concessional access after its UMIC upgrade. AI in Work & Society: A report warns Taiwan’s military AI push faces governance, cybersecurity, and workforce gaps that could limit interoperability. Semiconductors & Supply Chains: CXMT DRAM is reportedly entering limited laptop models outside the U.S., driven by a memory crunch. Climate Tech Funding: Investors at a Pacific Northwest climate event argue capital should prioritize grid, EVs, solar and ag-tech over hype. ASEAN Public Service Innovation: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet urged people-centered, results-driven innovation in civil services to bridge the digital divide across ASEAN.
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