AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI in Education: Malaysia’s Awantec won a regional award for an AI literacy programme rolled out across 20 public universities, giving students and educators access to AI tools and practical training. Advanced Manufacturing: A Japanese-Malaysian joint venture has broken ground on Malaysia’s first high-purity precious-metal refinery. The Batu Kawan facility aims to produce 99.99% pure metals and begin operations in 2029. Regional Energy: India and Singapore are exploring a 2,000-megawatt power link through Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, advancing ASEAN’s plan for cross-border electricity trade and cleaner energy integration. Student Robotics: Sri Lankan teams brought home projects from the Asia Pacific Robot Olympiad, including a robotic guide dog designed to help blind and older people navigate safely. Pacific Science: Sea temperatures in the central equatorial Pacific topped 30°C for the first time on record, a potential sign of an exceptionally strong El Niño as researchers monitor the warming.
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