AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Safety Alert: A 65-year-old jewellery designer in Singapore says a taxi allegedly moved off while she was exiting, trapping her right foot under a wheel for nearly 30 minutes before SCDF freed her with hydraulic tools; she was taken to hospital and exams found no serious damage. Singapore-China Media Ties: Singapore blocked 14 Chinese-language “self-media” posts disparaging Singapore and its Indian community, with authorities saying they likely weren’t government-coordinated but still spread across major platforms. AI Deal Fallout: Meta has started unwinding its $2B Manus acquisition, isolating the startup from internal systems and halting data sharing as Beijing pushes divestment and tightens overseas travel approvals for AI staff. Freight & Holiday Costs: Sea freight rates have jumped up to three times since Middle East conflict disruptions, driven by higher fuel costs and stronger demand for fast-moving consumer goods as travellers cut overseas holidays. Travel Deals & Leisure: Royal Caribbean previewed Legend of the Seas in Singapore with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-themed onboard entertainment, while F1 fans are being pitched Grand Prix packages to places like Silverstone and Singapore. Health Research: NTU-linked scientists found a gut protein linked to later fatty liver disease, using data from Singapore, Thailand, China and India. Aviation Watch: South Korea’s airlines face headwinds from high oil prices and a weaker won, while investors await MSCI’s June 23 decision on whether Korea can move toward developed-market status.
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