AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSingapore-UK Ties: PM Lawrence Wong congratulated new UK PM Andy Burnham, stressing the “close and enduring partnership” and continued cooperation in innovation, science, tech and defence. Markets Watch: Singapore stocks slipped as Asian tech stocks wobbled after Moonshot AI launched Kimi 3.0; STI fell 0.2%. Digital Connectivity: Singapore and Indonesia marked the arrival of the Batam-Changi undersea cable, promising faster links and boosting ASEAN digital integration. Tourism Push: STB and Traveloka renewed their partnership, adding Australia and focusing on co-branded campaigns, destination storytelling and privacy-safe travel insights. Regional Trade Signals: Malaysia’s June trade rose 44.7% to RM340.9b, with exports up 45.4% and a bigger surplus. Local Life: A giant beehive was found on a Yishun HDB roof, with residents arming themselves as authorities moved in to exterminate the bees. Business/Innovation: Fingular, headquartered in Singapore, won a Global Finance Awards first-round nod for AI in financial inclusion.
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