AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoASEAN-Russia Diplomacy: President Marcos invited Vladimir Putin to the East Asia Summit in Manila this November, after Putin met Marcos in Kazan; Singapore also sent delegations to the Russia-ASEAN summit where leaders adopted the Kazan Declaration to deepen cooperation through 2030. Regional Security & Shipping: Ukraine struck a Moscow oil refinery again, disrupting flights, as Putin hosted ASEAN leaders; meanwhile, Strait of Hormuz disruptions eased with shipping normalising, but mine-clearing and clearance backlogs still delay some vessels. Singapore Governance & Oversight: MOH revoked Windsor Convalescent Home’s licence after repeated lapses found in a follow-up audit, highlighting governance and infection-control failures. Public Sector Performance Push: Kenya’s Ruto ordered merit-based hiring and result-linked promotions across public institutions, with non-performers facing removal—an accountability model that will resonate with Singapore policy-watchers. Local Economy & Business: SCDF opened a new marine HQ on Pulau Brani with real-time surveillance and ship-rescue training; Singapore also saw fintech and biotech expansion signals, including Aleta’s India push and Avance Clinical scaling Singapore/Malaysia operations. Environment & Industry: Steel groups warned green steel progress is stalled without more state funding and customer willingness to pay premiums.
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