AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTyphoon Bavi: China’s second major storm of the week slammed into Zhejiang, forcing nearly 2 million evacuations and disrupting flights and rail as it weakened to a severe tropical storm but kept bringing violent winds and heavy rain across eastern and northern provinces. South China Sea Diplomacy: China hit back at Japan and other countries marking the 10th anniversary of the 2016 arbitration ruling, rejecting it outright while 14 nations and the EU renewed calls for Beijing to accept the decision as legally binding. ASEAN Crisis Coordination: The Philippines urged ASEAN to tighten crisis communication after West Asia tensions exposed how quickly energy and shipping shocks can ripple through the region. Cybersecurity: Google filed a civil lawsuit targeting an “Outsider Enterprise” cybercrime operation, alleging AI-enabled phishing fraud. Space Race: Japan’s experimental reusable rocket (RV-X) completed a first test flight with a safe landing, as it tries to cut launch costs and compete globally. Tech/Industry: China-backed semiconductor funds signal “patient capital” for chipmaking, while German carmakers reported steep China sales drops amid intensifying local competition. Myanmar: ASEAN envoys were told Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and being looked after as peace efforts continue to stall.
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