AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Governance & Markets: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s call to slow AI development sparked a broad sell-off in AI-linked stocks, hitting chip names and tech across Asia and beyond, while China urged “cooperation” on AI governance and warned against “threat narratives.” Singapore Finance & Cyber: Singapore’s MAS is testing cross-bank AI models to detect scams faster, as OneTrust says most organisations still lack clear controls for AI agents despite widespread incidents. Semiconductor Supply Chain: Singapore’s chip suppliers are drawing attention as AI raises testing demands; AEM and UMS reported stronger results, reinforcing the value of testing, packaging and system integration. Energy & LNG Procurement: Bangladesh approved new LNG cargoes, including from Singapore-based Vitol Asia, as spot prices near $30/MMBtu; Singapore also plans to procure six LNG cargoes amid regional LNG supply crunch. Regional Infrastructure & Logistics: PGIM bought a Greater Tokyo logistics centre, while Malaysia is pushing data centre growth to deliver measurable spillovers to SMEs and jobs. Singapore Nuclear Readiness: Grace Fu said Singapore is approaching nuclear energy with an “open mind,” focusing on expertise, frameworks and regional emergency preparedness. Crypto Crime: A 22-year-old Singaporean, Malone Lam, pleaded guilty in the US to racketeering tied to a ~$245m bitcoin theft scheme.
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