AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndia–Telegram Crackdown: India temporarily blocked Telegram until June 22 and barred message editing until June 30 ahead of the NEET-UG re-test on June 21, citing exam-fraud networks and fake leak claims. Japan Monetary Policy: The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate to 1.0%, the highest in 31 years, warning inflation risks are rising amid Middle East-linked costs. Philippines–Japan Defense Drills: Japan will join a Philippines–US marine exercise with parachute drops on Batan Island, underscoring deeper security ties as China watches closely. Japan Competition Probe: Japan’s antitrust watchdog searched six ice-cream makers over suspected price-collusion to raise suggested retail prices. China–EV Tech Race: Chinese automakers are building their own smart-driving chips, with Li Auto, BYD and others pushing faster onboard AI for autonomy. India Climate Prep: India is stepping up Kharif planning for possible El Niño disruptions, urging district-level crop contingency strategies. India Trade & Growth: India’s exports of goods and services jumped to $863 billion in 2025-26, with services driving much of the rise.
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