AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: Foreign ministers meet in Manila with Myanmar normalization back on the agenda, as ASEAN weighs how to bring the junta to the table after years of bans and online participation. Cybercrime Warning: A UN report says Asia-Pacific scam losses hit at least $88bn in 2025, driven by transnational gangs, forced-staffed scam compounds, and increasingly sophisticated tactics including AI. Timor-Leste–Vietnam Ties: In Dili, Vietnam’s chargé d’affaires met Timor-Leste’s deputy prime minister on food security and fisheries, with Timor-Leste producing only about 40% of its food needs. Maritime Cooperation: Japan plans to map and update nautical charts for key straits, including work with Timor-Leste, to strengthen shipping safety and resilience. Work Opportunities: New Zealand’s RSE orchard scheme is opening to Timor-Leste families, with thousands applying after the programme expanded. Local Safety: In Cebu, Talisay City schools received handheld metal detectors as campus security threats rise.
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