AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUN General Assembly diplomacy: Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa urged a more connected, resilient world as leaders gather for UNGA under a “restoring trust” theme, with AI and digital connectivity driving rapid change. AI policy and power: In Washington, Trump announced an “AI Force” and plans to appoint an “AI Czar,” while also mocking the term “artificial intelligence” and asking the public to vote on alternatives; he also attacked the US Supreme Court over tariffs and birthright citizenship. EU finance and trade: EU officials in Dublin pushed for bigger, better-capitalized banks and deeper capital markets to compete with the US, while the EU pressed partners to fund Ukraine as a winter funding gap grows. Africa and youth: Liberia launched a PATHWAYs youth framework to boost peacebuilding and decision-making through 2035, using UNGA momentum to seek support. ASEAN business push: The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will host a high-level inclusive business forum focused on MSMEs and innovation-driven investment. Regional mobility: Thailand’s passport ranked fifth in ASEAN with a 93 mobility score, reflecting broad visa-free and simplified entry access.
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