AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSoutheast Asia Haze: Smoke from Indonesian fires has pushed the region to its highest alert, closing schools and worsening respiratory problems. Demand for oxygen equipment and air purifiers is surging. China–North Korea: A long-delayed, four-lane border bridge opened on Oct. 15, deepening transport links as Pyongyang relies heavily on Beijing and Moscow for support. Japan’s Neighbors: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, renewing friction with China and Korea; she also plans to attend next month’s APEC summit in China, offering a chance for dialogue. Central Asia Diplomacy: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a business delegation to the region to pursue trade, energy and minerals ties, then plans talks and business meetings in India.
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