AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Trade Crackdown: The US imposed new forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies, with duties ranging from 10% to 12.5%, replacing an expiring Trump-era measure and targeting partners including China, India and the EU. Pharma Shockwave: Trump also floated a plan for a 100% tariff on imported generic medicines from August 2028, raising fears of higher drug prices and supply disruptions. ASEAN Diplomacy: Philippines hosted the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, agreeing on regional positions amid South China Sea and Myanmar tensions. South Africa Water & Energy: Ramaphosa released a National Water Action Plan to tackle municipal failures and corruption, and later officiated commercial operations at the Ummbila Emoyeni wind facility. South Asia Youth Protest: India’s activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a hunger strike over leaked exam papers, but protests demanding the education minister’s resignation continued. Cybercrime Visas: The US rolled out global visa restrictions aimed at cyber scam and sextortion networks, including potential bans for close family members. Business & Finance: Malaysia priced a US$1.5bn global sukuk with record-low spread after strong demand. Tech & Skills: Pacific ICT ministers met in Port Moresby to push regional digital transformation, AI and online safety.
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