AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN partners the Strait of Hormuz toll demands by Iran would set a “dangerous precedent,” while also saying Washington “will never abandon” the bloc and is ready to negotiate if Iran keeps commitments. Regional Security & China: Japan’s foreign minister pledged closer ASEAN cooperation on defending territories and territorial waters, plus work on economic security, AI, and disaster response as China concerns stay high. Timor-Leste’s Energy Push: Timor-Leste is courting Indian investment in LNG, oil refining, and education, with talks tied to the Greater Sunrise gas field and hopes for deeper ties after renewed diplomatic engagement. Local Governance (Dili): The Council of Ministers met in Dili and heard updates on UN local government reform work, a Portugal visit on administrative modernisation and electoral administration, and ceremonies for the transfer of prelates’ remains. Digital Economy & Trade: ASEAN highlighted progress on the Digital Economy Framework Agreement, while leaders stressed the need to turn partnership promises into concrete results. Cybercrime Warning: A UN report says scam networks across Asia-Pacific stole up to $114.1 billion in 2025, increasingly using AI and professional “franchise” operations.
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