AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoOman-China Ties: Sultan Haitham’s first state visit to China brought a proposal for a preferential trade and investment deal, with both sides eyeing cooperation in energy, technology and logistics. Japan’s Defence Shift: Tokyo is weighing nearly ¥80 trillion in defence spending for 2027–31—almost double the current plan—and plans research into underwater drones to track submarines. Regional Security: Quad ministers reaffirmed work on resilient supply chains and a secure Indo-Pacific, while a US statement criticising China in the Yellow Sea exposed differences with Seoul. India’s Industrial Push: India’s first home-built bullet train is taking shape in Bengaluru, with testing planned at up to 280 km/h. New Delhi and the EU also discussed trade-agreement implementation, customs and market access. EV Supply Chain Strain: Parts makers in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand face falling demand for conventional-car components, while Chinese EV makers rely heavily on imported parts and their own suppliers.
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