AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoASEAN-EU Ties: PM Lawrence Wong says Singapore and Luxembourg will deepen cooperation as Singapore takes the ASEAN Chairmanship next year, with a focus on quantum, AI, space and satellite communications. AI for Aviation Climate: Cathay Pacific and Google expand AI trials to help airlines avoid persistent contrails, aiming to cut warming impact—building on earlier regional tests. Connectivity Disruption: A major submarine cable break on Vocus’ Australia–Singapore Cable is disrupting Perth–Singapore links, with traffic rerouted via alternate paths. Volcano Fallout for Travel: Anak Krakatau’s eruption keeps disrupting Indonesia’s air travel, with Jakarta-area airport suspensions and thousands of flights affected, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. Singapore–Indonesia Adoption Row: Indonesia and Singapore are working through legal differences over 17 babies trafficked via illegal adoption networks, with Indonesia pushing a victim-centred approach. Parliament & Policy: PM Wong and Chan Chun Sing are set to speak in Parliament on political salaries, as scrutiny continues. Digital Economy & Finance: DBS and Citi complete a round-the-clock USD payment trial on Swift’s digital ledger, signalling faster cross-border settlement. Public Safety & Health: NEA haze updates warn air quality may stay in moderate to low unhealthy ranges, while Singapore Red Cross steps up support with air purifiers and care packs.
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