AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrunei Electric Mobility: Honda Brunei rolled out the all-new Honda ZR-V (hybrid with EV/Hybrid/Engine drive switching) and the fully electric Honda Super-ONE EV, spotlighting power, efficiency and local e-mobility options. Brunei Digital Economy: Vobile and UNN signed strategic cooperation to build AI-ready infrastructure and “AI factories” in Brunei, aiming to strengthen the nation’s digital capabilities. Education Watch: New PISA 2025 results show a global slide in reading and math, while the Philippines posted its biggest science, math and reading gains since joining PISA—yet many students still sit below baseline proficiency. Connectivity Costs: Broadband Genie ranked the UK 46th for average mobile broadband data cost at about $0.27 per 1GB, with big caveats on how tariffs are compared. Regional Environment: Indonesia’s wildfires and haze continue to choke parts of Southeast Asia, with Malaysia declaring an emergency in Sarawak’s Serian and cloud-seeding efforts underway. Health & Safety Online: A toxics watchdog group condemned online sales of banned mercury-laced skin lighteners, urging platforms to block promotions. STEM & Research in the Region: Nuklear Malaysia partnered with MADA to apply nuclear science for smarter padi cultivation, including water monitoring and isotope-based pest and disease tracking.
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