AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEV Market & Consumer Trust: BYD Sime Motors launched “BYD Certified,” its official certified pre-owned EV programme in Malaysia, with professional inspections, verified battery health, warranty coverage, financing and aftersales support. Work & Wellbeing: A Jobstreet Workplace Happiness Index survey in the Philippines found Gen Z workers (18–29) report the lowest satisfaction and the highest dread about going to work, with anxiety tied to workload and stress. Energy Costs: The Philippines’ DOE said June residential power rates were the highest in Southeast Asia, driven by Visayas grid “yellow alerts” and forced outages that increased reliance on costlier imported power. Digital Infrastructure: Indonesia’s Batam is seeing data center growth of about 22% year-on-year as new submarine cable links and hyperscale projects deepen its role as a digital hub. Indo-Pacific Security: Australia’s Army used an M1A2 Abrams disguised as a Chinese Type 99 for PLA-focused training, signaling how seriously Canberra is preparing for China-linked scenarios. Regional Diplomacy: ASEAN ministers met in Manila to discuss Myanmar and other regional conflicts. Sports & Inclusion: Korea’s Daejeon won the bid to host the 2029 Invictus Games, bringing the veteran sports event to Asia for the first time.
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