AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHimalayan Disaster Response: Nepal and China’s flash floods have killed at least 362 people, with about 1,300 missing as rescue teams struggle amid mud, damaged infrastructure and warnings of fresh lake-burst risks. India says 288 nationals are uncontactable and is tracing pilgrims and workers; Singapore is also coordinating consular help for citizens reported missing. Cross-border Risk Watch: Both countries warn that barrier lakes could overflow again in the coming days, keeping the crisis fluid. Media & Comms in Focus: OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT Ads in India for Free and Go users, with agencies named as partners—another sign of AI moving deeper into Asia’s ad budgets. Marcom/Industry Deals: KKR has taken a minority stake in BookMyShow to back India’s live entertainment expansion, while Japan’s Itochu plans a $1.5bn stake in Dentsu Group system developer unit Dentsu Soken. Regional Skills Agenda: Malaysia is pushing ASEAN to harmonise TVET certification and upskill teachers for future fields like AI, robotics and next-gen vehicles.
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