AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNepal–Tibet Disaster: Flash floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 160, with hundreds still missing as rescue teams battle disrupted roads, power and communications; Chinese state media says 558 are missing in Tibet’s Gyirong area, including 260 foreigners, while Nepal reports 157 bodies recovered and 54 rescued. US–China Cyber Clash: The US says it disrupted a long-running Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation, with DOJ and FBI domain seizures targeting platforms used to infiltrate NASA, the Federal Reserve and the US Senate. ASEAN Digital Rules: Philippines watchdog Scam Watch Pilipinas urges ASEAN to push a united Big Tech accountability framework so platforms can be held responsible for scams and harmful content across borders. Korea Quick Commerce: Korea’s delivery apps are moving upmarket, with platforms like Baemin and Coupang Eats selling luxury goods from jewelry to high-end electronics. Japan Security Tech: Japan fast-tracks an anti-drone interceptor drone system after a rapid procurement process. Japan Arts Loss: Japanese polka-dot icon Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, leaving behind mirror-based “Infinity” installations and a global pop-culture legacy. Korea Space: South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket is set for Oct. 7 to launch 15 satellites.
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