AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeoul–Bangladesh Defence Cooperation: South Korea welcomed Bangladesh’s interest in strengthening defence ties, with talks in Seoul covering training, capacity-building and UN peacekeeping, plus an invitation for a Bangladesh visit. ASEAN Supply-Chain Strategy: Korean firms looking beyond cost are weighing Malaysia’s manufacturing depth and connectivity, with Melaka highlighted as a scalable production base for electronics, semiconductors and precision engineering. AI Cyber Risk in Korea: Shinhan Bank says AI-assisted tools may have been used in a breach exposing about 25,000 customers, prompting an emergency regulator inspection and raising alarms about automated hacking. Cooling for AI Data Centres: LG is investing KRW150 billion to expand chiller production in Korea and build its first US chiller plant in Virginia, targeting heat management for higher-density AI computing. Waste & Circularity Spotlight: The Earthshot Prize finalists include South Korea’s Zero Waste Movement Network, citing major gains in food-waste recycling and public policy support. Wildlife in the City: Busan embraced a shark “mascot” drawing huge crowds, while officials struggled to guide it back to open water.
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