AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: The Philippines’ National Maritime Council says Chinese MSR vessels were spotted near Pag-asa (Spratly) areas, calling the activity illegal under UNCLOS and demanding permission for research. U.S.-Iran Shock Hits Currencies: MUFG reports the Philippine peso is Asia’s worst performer since late February, down 6.6% vs the dollar amid risk-off moves. Russia-China Reset: Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing days after Trump’s visit, pitching the Moscow-Beijing partnership as “stabilizing” while pushing energy talks and Power of Siberia 2 pricing. Taiwan Under Pressure: Taiwan’s premier warns China’s military drills and a carrier task force are the region’s biggest instability driver. Bangladesh Jute Push: Bangladesh targets $5–7bn in jute exports from about $1bn now, betting on seed upgrades, diversified products, and tech partnerships. India-Nordics Green Deal: Modi in Oslo backs a “green strategic partnership” with Norway and Nordic states, tying clean energy, research, and talent mobility to wider security and economic cooperation.
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