AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMicrosoft Outage: A disruption lasting more than 24 hours hit Outlook, Teams and Copilot across Asia-Pacific, disrupting government agencies, airlines and businesses. Microsoft blamed server problems, ruled out malicious activity and said recovery was gradual, with no firm timeline for full service. ASEAN Diplomacy: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Manila ahead of the ASEAN summit, seeking deeper trade and investment ties and a higher-level partnership with the bloc. Regional Finance: Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines signed a framework to enable direct settlement in local currencies, aiming to reduce conversion costs and exchange-rate risks for regional trade. Bangladesh Labour: Garment unions urged workers to remain calm after weeks of protests over wages, as a government-appointed board moves to consider a raise. The industry employs more than four million people and earns about four-fifths of the country’s export revenue. Digital Safety: ASEAN Foundation and Google.org launched a free scam-prevention hub in Manila, as online fraud costs across Southeast Asia were estimated at $23.6 billion in 2024.
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