AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedia & Marcom: Vietnam and Australia agreed to deepen media cooperation in the digital age, with Vietnam’s party and state media delegation visiting the ABC in Sydney to discuss AI-driven journalism and newsroom collaboration. Advertising/Out-of-Home: Australia’s oOh!media is set for sale to I Squared Capital in a $900m deal after a competitive bidding process, a major consolidation signal for regional ad networks. Social Platforms & Youth: The Philippines is debating age limits and verification for social media access for minors after a school shooting, while France’s identity-check push and other regional moves keep the spotlight on child safety online. Tech & Telecom: Apple is reportedly testing DRAM from China’s CXMT for iPhones and Macs sold in China, as memory supply tightens—an important signal for Asia’s device supply chain. Aviation/Travel: An Air India A320 probe says the Phuket–Delhi flight faced multiple glitches including triple hydraulic failure before a 300-ft drop; separately, a Batik Air passenger was arrested in India after allegedly trying to open an emergency exit mid-flight. Space/Industry: Japan’s H3 rocket scored a second straight success, placing a positioning satellite into orbit; China’s Long March 7A failed shortly after launch, destroying a communications satellite. Geopolitics: Taiwan staged drills with missile-capable coast guard vessels as Manila and Taipei navigate South China Sea tensions. Business/Finance: SBI is tapping the dollar bond market with a five-year issue, aiming for at least $500m.
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