AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines–Japan Security & Energy Push: President Marcos met Japan’s Fumio Kishida and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, pitching renewable energy, long-term energy security and a POWERR Asia push, while Manila and Tokyo signed a double-tax deal and moved toward GSOMIA talks and maritime boundary discussions. EU Tech Sovereignty: The EU is drafting crisis powers to seize control of semiconductor supply during shortages, including forcing chipmakers to override contracts, amid fears of economic coercion. Middle East Shock to Markets: Iran struck a US base after a drone incident near the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring fragile ceasefire hopes that are already lifting aviation fuel costs and pressuring airfares. Japan’s Demographic Turn: Japan’s census shows a record five-year population drop to about 123.05 million, alongside rising household size pressures. Australia Whistleblower Fallout: KPMG Australia’s CEO Andrew Yates resigned over whistleblower-linked confidentiality breaches, with the head of audit also exiting. China Diplomacy in UN Spotlight: Wang Yi met Pakistan’s top diplomat in New York, praising Pakistan’s mediation role in US-Iran talks and urging a ceasefire. South Asia Sports Win: PM Modi congratulated India’s U23 wrestlers after a historic medal haul and team titles in Da Nang.
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