AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSpace Watch: A rare daytime sky event is coming: on June 17 the Moon will occult Venus, with the closest pairing in the June dusk sky and a fast, seconds-long cover time. AI Policy: India’s AI debate is reignited after reports that Anthropic was told by the U.S. to suspend access to its newest models for foreign nationals, raising questions about reliance on overseas tech. Energy & Trade: India hiked export duties on diesel and ATF while keeping petrol unchanged, as West Asia-linked supply worries continue; shipping and energy experts also watch the fragile U.S.-Iran peace framework for any real easing of Hormuz disruptions. Southeast Asia Tech & Crime: A new push targets crypto scams by focusing on how exchanges can be redirected to stop illicit flows, as Southeast Asia’s scam economy and money laundering cases keep expanding. Regional Business & Culture: Tencent Cloud is positioning Korea as a benchmark market for AI and gaming; Paris Baguette rolls out its “Annyeong” K-bakery campaign across Southeast Asia; and K-pop agencies get new overseas expansion support for small and mid-sized players. Health & Society: Qatar’s council backs a national committee to tackle childhood obesity, while a new study finds global migration has nearly tripled since 2000.
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