AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCross-Border Trade Tech: PILA and TOTM Technologies are piloting Verifiable Credentials for letters of credit between Vietnam and Singapore, aiming to cut verification delays and costs under Singapore’s TradeTrust framework. AI Research Push: OpenAI will fund 14 university- and policy-led AI research and pilot projects, including one in Singapore, focused on widening economic opportunity and strengthening societal resilience. Local Business & Exports: RHB lifts Singapore’s 2026 NODX forecast to 14.5% (from earlier 3–5%) as AI-driven electronics demand keeps non-oil exports strong, while US tariff risks remain. Healthcare Investment: NSQ Capital invests in Vietnam’s Anh Sang International Eye Group to help it scale from a four-hospital network into a nationwide platform. Aviation & Tourism: Riyadh Air adds Pakistan routes from Riyadh, while Etihad launches a new Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg service with onward connections to Singapore. Safety & Crime: Police investigate an assault in Singapore after an elderly worker was shoved for patting a child’s head. Sports: Thailand’s ASEAN semifinal first-leg win over Singapore sparked controversy at the final whistle, with coaches clashing after the match.
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