AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoKorean Peninsula: North Korea fired several missiles toward the Sea of Japan and reported tests of a new air-defence system and long-range cruise missiles, prompting close monitoring by South Korea and the US. China: Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui has been indicted on bribery charges, the latest step in a widening party purge. Beijing and Moscow also pledged to deepen military ties. Markets: South Korea’s Kospi fell 4% as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix slid amid concerns over AI spending and a tech-stock sell-off. Regional ties: An Indian naval ship completed joint drills with South Korea at Busan, while the Philippines launched free bus rides ahead of the ASEAN Summit in Manila. Culture: Japanese calligraphy is poised to join UNESCO’s intangible heritage list, pending a final decision in December.
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