AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNorth Korea Missile Tests: North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills were scaled back for Trump’s diplomacy push, prompting Seoul to step up surveillance and Kim Yo Jong to attack South Korea’s “servant” stance to Washington. US–China Detention Row: The US designated Chinese-held American Min Zin as “wrongfully detained,” adding pressure ahead of Xi’s planned White House visit. Taiwan Defense: Taiwan proposed a record $35bn defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows, with spending set to top 3% of GDP. India–Japan Security: India and Japan agreed to expand maritime security, naval shipbuilding and intelligence cooperation to counter unilateral moves and protect freedom of navigation. Arctic Shipping Push: China’s NewNew Shipping Line plans to raise Northern Sea Route cargo to 1.2m tons by 2027, adding container capacity via Murmansk. Trade & Industry: Canada launched dumping/subsidy probes on Chinese paperboard cups and containers; South Korea’s centenarians nearly tripled over a decade; and Hilton opened a Conrad hotel in Nagoya, Japan. Sports: Philippines’ Strong Group-Pilipinas were eliminated from the William Jones Cup despite a strong run, while Gilas Pilipinas Youth beat Syria to reach the FIBA U18 Asia Cup quarters vs China.
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