AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPhilippines Tax Push: The OECD says the Philippines’ tax-to-GDP ratio hit 18.1% in 2024—below the APAC average of 19.7%—but still ahead of most ASEAN peers, even as the country’s local tax base remains narrow. Pakistan Water Stand: Deputy PM Ishaq Dar warned that any sabotage of the Indus Waters Treaty would carry “heavy cost,” stressing Pakistan won’t accept illegal diversion or blocking of river flows. Qatar-Türkiye Space Deal: Qatar’s PM attended signing of a partnership to jointly develop Qatar’s third satellite, with Es’hailSat and Turksat teaming up and Thales Alenia Space set to build it. Alberta Pipeline Update: Canada’s Alberta government is set to announce details after Canada Day on a proposed West Coast oil pipeline tied to carbon capture conditions. Cybersecurity in Seoul: The Internet Society confirmed the 2027 NDSS Symposium will be held in Seoul, reflecting Asia-Pacific’s growing research and security focus. Climate Adaptation Warning: UNECE says transport infrastructure across Europe, Central Asia and North America faces rising flooding, heat and sea-level risks, demanding faster adaptation. Corporate Moves: Kotak Mahindra will buy Deutsche Bank’s India retail, wealth and private banking business.
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