AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoASEAN STI in Vientiane: ASEAN Science and Technology Ministers met in Laos to push the APASTI 2026–2035 agenda, with Laos stressing investment in education, research, and innovation to keep the region resilient and competitive. Semiconductor push: Thailand floated an ASEAN CHIPS Act concept to build a more unified regional chip ecosystem, including shared research infrastructure, skilled workforce development, and common standards. AI in public service: Civil servants discussed how to use AI in government while protecting transparency, data privacy, and public interest. Border security tech: Indonesia and Australia agreed to strengthen border security via intelligence sharing, immigration coordination, and cybersecurity, with Laos flagged among countries facing rising online scams and trafficking risks. Health tech in the region: A Bangsamoro public hospital rolled out robotic-assisted surgery, expanding access to advanced procedures. Dengue prevention: Regional guidance highlighted Wolbachia as a scalable dengue control approach, stressing clear roles, supply decisions, and strong mosquito monitoring. Drug threat update: Reports warned drug trafficking risks are rising, tied to increased opium cultivation and synthetic drug spread across the region. Governance and delivery: Laos’ PM urged stricter implementation and faster, research-based policy advice to improve public administration outcomes.
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