AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSubsea Connectivity Boost: China Telecom has completed the Asia Link Cable (ALC) landing in Hong Kong, a 6,200km system linking China (HK, Hainan) to Singapore and branching to the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia, with designed capacity above 325 Tb/s—aimed at feeding growing cloud and AI demand. Digital Talent Push: Huawei’s 10th ICT Competition APAC finals wrapped in Jakarta, drawing 8,600+ students across cloud, computing, network and innovation, with winners set for global finals in Shenzhen. Halal Market Signal: Singapore’s halal dining scene keeps expanding—more certified options, but certification is still paperwork-heavy, with only 75% of applications approved in 2025. Brunei-Relevant Energy Angle: China-Brunei cooperation continues to move from deals to projects, including Hengyi’s SINAR solar integration at Pulau Muara Besar. ASEAN Policy Context: ASEAN leaders adopted a maritime cooperation declaration reaffirming UNCLOS, while the region also keeps pushing the ASEAN Power Grid to handle rising electricity demand.
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