AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndo-Pacific Security: At ASEAN defence talks in Cebu, the US urged deeper regional cooperation. The Philippines, Japan, Australia and the US also reaffirmed plans to work together, amid concern over rising Chinese military activity. Malaysia’s Stance: Kuala Lumpur says its BRICS partnership is focused on economic opportunities and will not change its non-aligned position; it will handle South China Sea disputes through existing channels. Afghanistan: Opium cultivation rose 330% and production 400% in 2026, the UN says, as poverty drives farmers to defy the Taliban’s ban. Pacific Fisheries: NGOs are urging Pacific fishing nations to adopt science-based skipjack tuna limits, warning that delays could weaken sustainable management. Markets: Asian shares wavered after Alphabet’s heavy AI spending alarmed investors; Samsung fell despite record earnings, while SK Hynix rose. Taiwan Ties: Pakistan lifted its overflight ban on Taiwanese airlines hours after imposing it.
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