AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegional Innovation in Laos: The 4th China-ASEAN Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition wrapped up in Vientiane, spotlighting cross-border tech and startup collaboration. ASEAN STI Governance: ASEAN science and technology ministers met in Laos to push the regional innovation agenda under APASTI 2026–2035. AI Infrastructure for Laos & Cambodia: Comin Asia and Nokia announced AI-ready sovereign data centre plans across Southeast Asia, explicitly targeting markets including Cambodia and Laos. Semiconductors Push: Thailand proposed an ASEAN CHIPS Act in Vientiane to build a more integrated regional chip ecosystem, skills, and shared research. Digital Payments Expansion: India’s UPI launched in Greece via Eurobank and NIPL, enabling instant, low-cost international transfers. Climate & Water Risk: Laos-linked Mekong coverage highlights haze and wildfire risk across the region, while Thailand’s SWOC warns of strengthening monsoon rains and flash-flood risk affecting nearby areas. Cross-border Aviation Testing: Macau and Hengqin plan cross-border low-altitude drone test flights as the low-altitude economy moves from policy to pilots. Tech & Security Cooperation: Indonesia and Australia discussed stronger ASEAN border security coordination, including cybersecurity and responses to online scams.
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