AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMedia & Regulation: India has scrapped the long-standing 12-minute-per-hour TV advertising cap, replacing the old “10+2” limit and giving broadcasters more commercial flexibility. Social Platforms & Kids: A major US court fight targets Meta’s “addictive” design features on Instagram/Facebook, with states arguing the engagement-first model harms children. Sports & Culture: India’s Test coach Gautam Gambhir doubles down on winning trophies as backlash grows; in hockey, India’s men face a must-win after a 3-1 loss to Netherlands at the Hockey World Cup. ASEAN & Marcom/People-to-people: Malaysia and Brunei back ASEAN-led action on transboundary haze, while Malaysia also highlights Visit Malaysia 2026 via an ASEAN Summer Festival in Astana. Tech & AI: China’s humanoid robot “Lightning” beats Usain Bolt’s 100m record in a sprint test, underscoring the region’s fast-moving robotics race. Safety & Society: Japan reports a rise in bear attacks after a tourist was injured near Lake Towada; India also faces a school corporal punishment case after a child’s death in Andhra Pradesh.
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