AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoASEAN–US diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN partners in Manila the US is “with ASEAN 100%” and is open to negotiating with Iran if it keeps commitments, warning that any attempt to control and toll the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent for global trade. ASEAN–Timor-Leste regional push: Timor-Leste is among ASEAN’s expanding network as the bloc deepens ties with major partners; Japan also pledged closer economic security cooperation with ASEAN, including critical minerals and disaster response. Timor-Leste energy drive: Timor-Leste is inviting Indian investment in LNG, oil refining and education, with plans tied to the Greater Sunrise gas field and a push to strengthen economic links via renewed diplomatic engagement. Food and fisheries cooperation: Vietnam and Timor-Leste agreed to expand cooperation on food security, fisheries, rural development and skills training, noting Timor-Leste meets only about 40% of domestic food demand. Council of Ministers update: Dili’s Council of Ministers met and heard briefings on local government reform, administrative modernisation, and outcomes of a Portugal visit, alongside church-related state ceremonies. Cybercrime warning: UNODC estimates Asia-Pacific scam losses hit $88.3bn–$114.1bn in 2025, with syndicates using AI and shifting operations—an issue for regional business trust and consumer protection.
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