AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: China’s Xi Jinping joined India’s Modi at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, pushing a “more just” global order and deeper Global South cooperation as leaders sought consensus amid West Asia tensions. China-US Security Talks: The Xiangshan Forum opens Sept. 15 with China and the US continuing resumed military-to-military dialogue, signaling cautious pragmatism despite regional strain. West Asia Energy Shock: Oil prices are rising after drone attacks shut Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, adding pressure to Malaysia and wider Asean energy budgets as Hormuz and Red Sea routes face disruption. Asia-Pacific Energy Planning: APEC energy ministers in Beijing warned electricity demand could nearly double by 2060, with AI data centres already lifting power needs and ministers urging investment and grid resilience. Sports & Politics: India’s women’s Asia Cup win over Sri Lanka was overshadowed by a trophy snub of ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, framed by BCCI as a board “collective decision.” Regional Tech Links: South Korea’s science minister called for expanded AI and science partnerships with Central Asia, while Kazakhstan-South Korea ties also target satellite and industrial cooperation. Indonesia Shake-up: Indonesia sacked its finance minister and named a new deputy, aiming to restore investor confidence and keep the deficit within limits.
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