AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Cooperation: The Asian Development Bank plans to direct 30% of its operations to cross-border projects by 2030, focusing on trade, energy and digital links as regional ties face pressure. South Asia’s Workforce: A World Bank report says the region’s 1.17 billion working-age people offer a shrinking economic opportunity: their numbers are expected to peak in less than a decade, while ageing accelerates. Malaysia’s Data-Centre Push: Google plans to invest $15 billion in Malaysian data centres, expanding campuses as demand for AI computing grows; it has also pledged $160 million for shared water infrastructure. Asian Cup Delay: The AFC has pushed the Saudi-hosted 2027 Asian Cup to December 2027 amid regional conflict, disrupting plans for teams and leagues. Bangladesh Garment Wages: After days of protests, the wage board agreed to raise minimum pay in the country’s vital garment sector, but has yet to set the increase. Health Security: A Singapore-based Asia-Pacific initiative will use predictive modelling to spot emerging infectious disease threats across human, animal and environmental health.
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