AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: China issued new management rules for the Huangyan Dao National Nature Reserve and said it carried out joint naval-air drills near Scarborough Shoal, tightening control over fishing and mining and warning it will safeguard maritime rights. Philippines-China Space Friction: The Philippine Coast Guard warned ships to avoid a drop zone in the Philippine EEZ on Aug. 5 for China’s Jielong-3 rocket launch. Japan Quake Aftermath: Japan ended rescue at a Kumamoto shopping mall after a 7.1 quake and explosion; 12 were pulled out, seven confirmed dead, while thousands still shelter amid heat and water shortages. Extreme Heat in Korea: South Korea’s Yangsan hit 41.6C for a fourth straight day, setting a new record and pushing warnings as the country braces for even higher temperatures. ASEAN Football: Philippines beat Laos 4-1 to recover in the ASEAN Championship, while Malaysia’s perfect start ended with a 2-0 loss to Thailand. ASEAN–China Housing Cooperation: Malaysia finalized the Ipoh Accord at an ASEAN-China construction and housing roundtable, aiming for sustainable cities and quality housing.
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