AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiplomatic Firsts: India’s new High Commissioner to the UK, P Kumaran, kicked off his posting with a message on strengthening India–UK ties and spotlighting International Day of Yoga 2026 across the UK. Regional Security & Trade: Singapore’s Indo-Pacific role stays in focus as APEC SOM2 in Shanghai pushes AI cooperation and trade resilience, while Sarawak ramps up cross-border power exports—now eyeing Singapore up to 1,000MW. Energy Shock Spillovers: The Hormuz-linked fuel squeeze keeps rippling—India’s cooking gas shortage is being linked to higher California gasoline prices as refiners prioritise LPG. Local Governance & Compliance: Singapore’s M1–Simba telecom merger is effectively paused after IMDA flagged possible unauthorised spectrum use, forcing Keppel to look for other buyers. Social Inclusion: A Singapore gym has started free inclusive fitness sessions for visually impaired people, expanding access beyond the usual barriers. Human Rights Watch: Amnesty reports global executions hit a 44-year high in 2025, with Iran driving most of the surge.
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