AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSouth Korea Rule-of-Law: A court sentenced former justice minister Park Sung-jae to 25 years for his role in President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived 2024 martial law bid, including meetings with officials and coordination tied to the decree. China–US Trade Clash: Beijing imposed new restrictions on 56 US firms—export controls on dual-use companies and procurement bans on defence-linked contractors—after Washington expanded its military-linked entity list. US–India Trade Talks: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is set to visit New Delhi for talks with India’s commerce leadership to push a bilateral trade agreement ahead of a looming US tariff deadline. Regional Refugee Diplomacy: Malaysia and Bangladesh pledged to tackle the Rohingya crisis via ASEAN mechanisms, including engagement with Myanmar authorities. Governance & Integrity: Kenya’s EACC trained Garissa MCAs on ethics, accountability and governance laws. Markets & Policy Tech: Hong Kong’s HKEX and HKMA launched a pilot using e-HKD for after-hours derivatives margin payments. Weather & Public Safety: The UK issued guidance for school closures in extreme heat as temperatures near or exceed 38C. Global Culture: Beijing’s Grand Canal Dragon Boat festival drew crowds with revived traditions.
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