AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCambodia–Thailand Border Crackdown: Cambodia’s Hun Sen ordered strict action against smuggling from Thailand, including asset confiscation and forced border-area work, saying Cambodia has no supply shortages despite the closed land border. Regional Markets Mood: Asian stocks rebounded as investors returned to AI trades and eased Middle East worries; oil slipped after signals of reduced attacks. Heat Risk Study: Oxford research flags extreme heat risk concentrated in Asia and Africa, with Bangkok among the high-risk cities, driven by weak cooling access and inequality. Thailand–Vietnam Business Push: Thailand and Vietnam reaffirmed trade and investment momentum, with leaders backing closer ministerial coordination and ASEAN cooperation. AI Adoption in Thailand: Microsoft reports Thailand’s AI user share rose to 12.4% in early 2026, with 32% of workers as advanced “Frontier Professionals.” Tourism Costs: Amsterdam is considering raising its tourism levy to 16% by 2027, a reminder that visitor fees are spreading. Cocoa Waste to Feed: Chulalongkorn researchers turned low-grade cocoa and husks into cattle mineral supplements, aiming to cut costs and methane. Hotel Expansion: Dusit International signed an agreement to bring Dusit Princess to India’s Rishikesh, targeting a 2031 opening.
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