AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: Philippines lawmakers and officials condemned a reported Chinese Coast Guard assault on a Philippine Navy officer near Ayungin/Second Thomas Shoal, urging strong diplomatic protests and reference to the 2016 UN maritime ruling. Japan-China Military Signaling: Japan said a Chinese destroyer carried out live-fire drills with Russia inside Japan’s EEZ near Okinotori, the first such disclosure by Tokyo. Energy Security: India canceled Iraqi crude loadings via Hormuz-linked routes over security concerns as Middle East escalation lifts oil prices. India Protest Politics: India’s youth “cockroach” exam-leaks protests paused street marches after a violent police crackdown, with leaders vowing to keep pressure through other means. China Tech Push: China’s AI race heats up as smartphone makers roll out AI agents and regulators/industry debate how models shape daily life. China Economy & Policy: China’s vaccine doses hit a record low, while Beijing moves to reshape export tax rebates for batteries. Japan Growth Plan: Japan approved long-term economic and fiscal guidelines targeting heavy investment to lift growth. Philippines-ASEAN: Manila’s ASEAN chair priorities highlight peace, prosperity and people empowerment, with India flagged as key to ASEAN goals. Business Watch: Volkswagen is in advanced talks to sell a stake in its India unit to JSW, while Wipro Consumer Care eyes deeper Philippines expansion via an acquisition.
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