AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChina-ASEAN Connectivity: Guangxi’s newly completed Pinglu Canal is being framed as a new maritime gateway linking the region to the South China Sea, with media visits tied to CAEXPO 2026. AI & Security: A CNN report says a US military operation nearly went ahead after an AI-generated intelligence report about a Chinese vessel in West Asia proved “entirely false,” raising fresh concerns about AI-driven decision-making. Semiconductors & Talent: HCLTech’s research flags “integration” as the biggest semiconductor challenge as AI demand grows, while a separate report warns the US faces a shortage of up to 157,000 semiconductor specialists as immigration rules tighten. AI Governance in ASEAN: Panelists say ASEAN must navigate US-China AI rivalry as competing initiatives push chips, infrastructure, and member capacity. Carbon Markets on Chain: Thailand’s banks are betting on blockchain tokenisation to make carbon credits more trusted, linking investors to mangrove restoration projects. Pacific Tech & Culture: Pasifika AI’s creator argues AI must show limits and keep Pacific communities in control of cultural knowledge. Energy Diplomacy: China signals deeper APEC energy cooperation, including AI-energy integration, to protect supply amid volatility.
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