AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCustoms & Trade Facilitation: The Philippines and Israel signed an Authorized Economic Operator mutual recognition deal to speed clearance for accredited firms and cut unnecessary inspections. US–Philippines Investment Push: A 25-member US business delegation toured Subic Bay Freeport to explore new logistics and manufacturing opportunities under the Luzon Economic Corridor. AI Governance at Work: A new report says AI is moving into HR compliance and hiring, but only 39% of HR teams have a formal review process for bias, accuracy, and legal risk. Border Infrastructure Planning: Malaysia’s PM says talks with Thailand covered ports, rail and logistics for the Malaysia–Thailand border corridor, plus TVET and Bumiputera business support. Trade & Markets Watch: China’s first-half goods trade rose 16.9%, while Chinese stocks slid on growth worries and Middle East tensions. Competition & Procurement: India’s CCI fined HP India for bid rigging on government procurement platforms, ordering penalties and compliance training. Security & Shipping: Russia’s drone strike on a Togo-flagged ship in Odesa killed five seafarers and injured 12. Local Governance: West Bengal’s anti-organised crime law took effect, expanding police powers including preventive detention and property confiscation.
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