AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBRICS & Diplomacy: China’s FM Wang Yi said Xi and Modi reached the “most important consensus” that the two should be partners, not rivals, as Jaishankar hailed BRICS 2026’s “strong convening power” amid a polarised world. India–China Energy: CNPC chief Dai Houliang met India’s Hardeep Singh Puri to deepen oil, gas and low-carbon cooperation. Malaysia–India Trade: Anwar Ibrahim pushed for more Malaysian goods access to India, citing remaining restrictions like airlines, while also calling for E&E and semiconductor synergy. Halal & Trade Shows: Malaysia will use MIHAS 2026 to promote an ASEAN Halal Council proposal, with Malaysia proposed as secretariat. AI & Chips: Fujitsu will start global sales in November of its Japan-made AI CPU “Monaka,” while South Korea eyes expanded AI partnerships with Central Asia. Media Freedom: PEC warned about Afghanistan’s Taliban shutting another radio outlet, adding to pressure on independent media. Oil & Markets: Brent jumped above $108 after attacks in West Asia, feeding inflation and currency pressure across ASEAN. Digital/Ad Tech: Meta geo-restricted a viral AI video of Kerala’s CM dancing over power cuts after a legal notice. Sports (Marcom angle): Gilas Pilipinas’ heavy loss to China at the Asian Games sparked public backlash over performance and mindset.
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