AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSubsea Connectivity: China Telecom has completed the Hong Kong landing of the Asia Link Cable (ALC), a 6,200km system linking China, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia, with 325Tb/s capacity and plans for full commercial operation later this year. Energy & Trade: India’s Russian crude imports slid 15% in April to €4.5bn, driven by a Nayara Vadinar refinery maintenance shutdown, while India remains Russia’s second-largest buyer. ASEAN in Focus: The Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship is set to be spotlighted at the BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2026, as leaders push “corporate action” on the ASEAN agenda. Local Enforcement: Sabah is calling for tougher checks on overloaded timber and palm-oil lorries to protect roads. Governance & Markets: Shell filed its 2025 payments-to-governments report, adding another data point to the region’s push for transparency. Brunei Angle: China-Brunei energy cooperation continues to expand, including Hengyi’s SINAR solar project at Pulau Muara Besar.
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