AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia-UAE Trade Push: India and the UAE reviewed CEPA progress in Mumbai, aiming to settle trade in local currencies, link payment systems and explore central-bank digital currencies to lift two-way trade to $200bn by 2032. China-Sri Lanka Infrastructure: Beijing signed an agreement to rebuild 14 bridges after Cyclone Ditwah, with Chinese experts and project management support. US-China Tariff Truce: Washington and Beijing released product lists for tariff cuts worth about $60bn on non-sensitive goods, following the Trump-Xi summit. China’s Gold Demand: Heraeus says China’s 2026 gold imports could hit ~1,700 tonnes, while silver faces a key price test near $60/oz. SCO Diplomacy: India joined SCO national coordinators in Islamabad as Pakistan chairs, amid renewed terrorism-focused rhetoric. Defense & Tech: Japan eyes UK Skyhammer drone-interceptor production; China deployed the WZ-7 “Soaring Dragon” reconnaissance drone in South China Sea exercises. Sports (Asia Games): South Korea beat Japan 3-1 to win baseball gold; India added medals on Sept 28, including shooting silver and boxing bronze.
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