AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWildlife Crime Exposed: A new Cambodia investigation by Earth League International alleges illegal trade in tigers, rhinos, elephants and pangolins is being openly sold, with buyers reportedly including Chinese tourists and officials—pushing China to curb demand and crack down on facilitators. Coastal Sand Mining Fight: Mother Nature Cambodia claims sea sand exports to Singapore resumed after a 2017 ban, pointing to dredging in Koh Kong province and reigniting concerns over damage to rivers and fisheries. Biodiversity Under Pressure: Indonesia reports Sumatran orangutans have fallen to about 11,694 (down 19.5% since 2011), while Tapanuli orangutans are down to roughly 716—warning that habitat loss and weak protection areas are driving declines. Climate & Food Systems: Thailand’s rice market softens as prices drop, while extreme heat is flagged as a growing threat to farming. Power & Industry Moves: Hyrax Oil signs regional deals to expand transformer fluids in Thailand and neighbors, while Covestro buys former Vencorex sites in Rayong to boost supply for coatings and adhesives. Public Health: India’s dengue vaccine TAK-003 gets approval, as transmission is described as spreading beyond monsoon seasons.
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