AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoJapan–Tax Policy: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi says a planned two-year consumption tax cut on food will be followed by a return to the original 8% rate, as inflation and fiscal worries loom. China–US Trade Retaliation: Beijing moves to restrict government procurement from 46 US firms and sanctions 10 US military-related companies, escalating tech and security tensions. Malaysia–China STI Push: Malaysia and China pledge deeper science, tech and innovation cooperation, with focus areas including AI, biotech, green tech and advanced materials. Taiwan–China Military Posture: Taiwan launches a five-day combat readiness drill aimed at rapid wartime transition as Chinese activity near the island continues. India–US Trade Talks: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer heads to New Delhi for talks with India as both sides try to lock in a bilateral trade deal before a US tariff deadline. India–China/Regional Diplomacy: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman leaves Malaysia for China’s Dalian ahead of further engagements in Beijing. Sports: India’s women’s T20 World Cup hopes take a hit after a loss to South Africa, while India A win the Sri Lanka tri-series final with Vaibhav Sooriyavanshi’s 94. Business & Industry: Renault begins exporting its new Duster from India to South Africa; China keeps benchmark lending rates at record lows.
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