AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy on Myanmar: Vietnam’s FM Le Hoai Trung told an ASEAN meeting in Bangkok that Myanmar remains an ASEAN member and that the Five-Point Consensus needs more “concrete and practical steps,” including regular dialogue to support peace and border stability. Border Tensions, Cambodia-Thailand: The Francophonie’s parliamentary assembly urged Cambodia and Thailand to ease tensions, respect sovereignty, and immediately withdraw armed forces from disputed areas, warning of harm to civilians and cultural heritage. Climate & Coasts: A new study warns major earthquakes could worsen coastal flooding across Southeast Asia for decades by causing long-term land sinking, meaning sea-level planning must include deep geological movement. Public Health & Environment: WHO South-East Asia is pushing to phase out mercury-containing dental fillings by 2034, linking dental amalgam to pollution of air, water and soil. Wildlife & Forests: A report says the world’s intact forest landscapes shrank 15% from 2000–2025, with fires and extractive activity driving faster losses. Children’s Rights in ESG: UNICEF found many Asian companies still barely report how they affect children, despite climate risks and digital harms.
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