AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoHalal Certification Boom: Singapore’s halal food scene is getting bigger fast, with new spots like a halal food hall plus gyukatsu and samgyetang—yet certification still demands recipe changes, audits, and heavy paperwork, and only 75% of applications were approved in 2025. Digital Connectivity: A major Asia Link Cable (ALC) submarine line has landed in Hong Kong, linking China, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei and Malaysia, with commercial operations expected later this year. Tech Talent Spotlight: Huawei’s 10th ICT Competition APAC finals crowned winners in Jakarta, pushing students across cloud, computing, network and innovation tracks toward global finals in Shenzhen. Regional Economy Watch: Malaysia grew 5.4% in Q1, but Bank Negara warned the outlook is getting tougher as energy prices and supply-chain disruptions bite. Sports—Karate One-Youth: Brunei’s Awanku Ahmad Izz Aiman advanced in the -61kg juniors, while other regional athletes faced tough exits at Manila’s Mall of Asia Arena.
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