AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Upgrade: The World Bank reclassifies the Philippines as an upper-middle-income economy, with President Marcos Jr. calling it proof of recent reforms and resilience. North America Trade: Mexico says it’s still divided with the US and Canada over USMCA renewal, pushing back on US tariffs and arguing for updated rules of origin plus a new “economic security” chapter. EU–South Caucasus: EU Commission chief von der Leyen meets Azerbaijan’s Aliyev in Baku, focusing on energy security, transport links, and Armenia-Azerbaijan normalization. EU–China Tensions: Brussels and Beijing move toward a ministerial dialogue on trade imbalances and export controls as EU officials warn the relationship is “structurally imbalanced.” AI Governance: The UN launches its first global scientific assessment of AI risks and urges urgent cooperation on governance. Crypto Crime Crackdown: France reports 77 crypto-related kidnappings and extortion attempts since January, unveiling a security plan aimed at cross-border criminal networks. Business & Tech: Malaysia’s growth outlook stays at 4.6% for 2026 as AI and semiconductor investment drive exports and data-centre demand. Meta Pricing Shift: Meta will charge WhatsApp business users $2 per 1 million tokens starting Aug. 1, changing how companies pay for AI tools.
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