AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoThailand Data Centres: Thailand has asked 49 data-centre developers to pause construction and frozen approvals for 117 more while “airtight” AI/data-centre rules are drafted, aiming to balance growth with power, water, land, safety, and cybersecurity concerns. AI & Semiconductors Policy: The government also framed the move as creating added value—pushing green standards, renewable energy, data protection, and a stronger AI/cloud ecosystem rather than shutting the sector. Regional EV Push: A Philippines EV industry group warns ASEAN could miss a big EV manufacturing chance unless countries harmonize charging and battery-swap standards and mutually recognize testing and approvals. Education Tech: Thailand’s NIETS marked its 21st anniversary, highlighting plans to expand digital tech, data, and AI in education and standardized testing. New Science in Thailand: Chulalongkorn and Prince of Songkla researchers reported a newly discovered “Devil Flower” parasite in a Thai national park, extending known habitat boundaries. Space Watch: China launched an international cislunar CubeSat constellation program for Earth–moon space monitoring and gamma-ray burst detection, with partners including Thailand.
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