AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAsia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen: More than 400 delegates from 40+ countries backed a “Shenzhen Consensus” to deepen regional media cooperation, with new initiatives on tech sharing, joint content and training ahead of APEC. Markets & rates: Asian stocks looked set to rise as strong US jobs data boosted expectations for Fed action, keeping yen moves in focus. West Asia risk to oil: Brent edged up after Iran said it targeted tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply and inflation worries. SME push in Sri Lanka: FCCISL and the industry ministry outlined a plan to identify and grow 1,000–5,000 scalable SMEs nationwide under a new SME strategy framework. Healthcare & biotech: Wooree Group urged scientific validation for “liposomal” claims after showcasing its liposome ecosystem at Vitafoods Asia in Bangkok. Business listings: Singapore’s SGX is seen as turning around as IPO activity is expected to pick up in the second half of 2026. Tech governance: A Southeast Asia focus story highlights the need to keep enterprise AI useful after deployment, not just launch it.
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