AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChina Digital Publishing: China’s digital publishing industry hit 1.88 trillion yuan in 2025 (+7.5% y/y), with AI moving from a support tool to a core part of production and overseas growth driven by online literature, games, and micro-dramas. Philippines Monetary Policy: The BSP raised its reverse repurchase rate to 5% for a third straight meeting, citing inflation risks, the looming “Super El Niño,” and possible wage pressures. AI & Books: A debate is heating up over whether AI firms should be allowed to bulk-scan books—especially second-hand copies—raising fears that physical reading culture could be treated as raw material. Pakistan-India Tensions: Pakistan reportedly tried to locate India’s S-400 sites during Operation Sindoor, using intelligence networks and possible satellite help, according to an Indian air marshal. Asia Record Publishing: Malaysia-based Asia Record launched the third edition of its Asia Record Book of Achievements, aiming to document regional milestones and spur more public challenges to “conventional limits.” Gaming/Publishing Crossover: NetEase’s Where Winds Meet topped 100 million players as wuxia action choreography consultant Yuen Woo-ping joined the project.
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