AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBiochar for Salt-Tolerant Crops: Researchers report Parthenium-derived biochar can help sorghum withstand sodium chloride stress, pointing to practical tools for dryland farming. Cancer Care Gaps: A Malaysian study finds sexual health remains largely unaddressed in advanced cancer treatment, despite its relevance to patients’ quality of life. Climate Finance for ASEAN: ERIA and Vietnam’s ISPAE convened a workshop on innovative disaster finance to shift ASEAN from risk management to resilience. Pacific Climate Push: Pacific leaders meet ahead of COP31 in Turkey, urging the world to keep 1.5°C within reach and put Pacific voices at the centre of decisions. Education Meets AI Reality: OECD data shows declining reading and maths performance as generative AI spreads, reigniting debate over how schools assess learning. Samoa Forest Restoration: A Samoa project is restoring native forests with community Rangers and early replanting milestones. India Office Demand: CBRE says India office absorption rose 8% to 66.4M sq ft in Jan–Sep 2026, led by Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR. Autonomous Boats: A startup is testing solar-powered unmanned vessels across the Pacific, aiming to make maritime work safer.
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