AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Diplomacy: Iraq’s PM Ali al-Zaidi signed 48 trade deals with US firms during a Washington visit, including oil and electricity cooperation with ExxonMobil, Shell and Halliburton, plus plans for a crude pipeline with Syria. Energy & Prices: Diesel prices pushed above $5 in the US as Iran-US fighting fears return, raising worries about knock-on costs across the supply chain. UK Politics: Labour’s Andy Burnham was elected party leader and is set to become prime minister on July 20, promising regional power shifts and economic renewal. Asia-Pacific Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Manila next week for ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings and Indo-Pacific talks, aiming to deepen a “free and open Indo-Pacific” partnership. Public Health & Jobs: Malaysia approved 66,312 new non-trade-off posts for its health ministry, with billions of ringgit earmarked to staff new and upgraded facilities. Local Enforcement: Bacolod City in the Philippines shut down dozens of businesses for operating without permits, citing a push for fair competition. Tech & Trade: China reiterated support for Cambodia’s development while also promoting global AI cooperation at major conferences, as countries seek new economic partnerships.
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