AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPhilippines Earthquake & Tsunami Impact: A powerful 7.8 quake off Mindanao (near Sarangani) has killed at least 32 people, with 200+ injured and dozens missing, after buildings collapsed and a landslide hit Glan; tsunami warnings were issued across the region (including parts of Indonesia and Malaysia) before being lifted as smaller waves were recorded. Travel Safety Alerts: The disaster prompted urgent travel guidance for visitors, with advice to avoid damaged structures and follow local evacuation instructions. Indonesia–Scandinavia Air Links: SAS and Garuda Indonesia launched a codeshare to improve connections between Scandinavia and Indonesia via hubs like Amsterdam and Tokyo, with tickets on sale from 9 June. Health Tourism Boost: A new Pekanbaru–Melaka route (starting 10 June, three weekly flights) is set to bring more Indonesian patients to Melaka’s hospitals. Bali Tourism Diplomacy: Bali Governor Wayan Koster says ties with St. Petersburg are strengthening, with more Russian visitors and potential investment—so long as local rules and culture are respected. Blue Economy Focus: Norway and ASEAN partners held a Jakarta workshop on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries ahead of World Oceans Day.
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