AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoJapan-Philippines Ties: Japan and the Philippines moved to upgrade defense cooperation and begin talks on an intelligence-sharing pact, while China called the maritime delimitation effort “illegal and void.” Japan Demographics: Japan’s population fell to 123.05 million in 2025, down a record 3.1 million, underscoring pressure on an ageing society. India Heat & Monsoon: India’s National Green Tribunal launched suo motu action over extreme heatwave impacts, as Reuters flagged a likely El Nino-weakened monsoon with the lowest rainfall in 11 years—raising crop and inflation risks. China-Global Outreach: China’s diplomatic calendar is packed with high-level visits, and a CICC forum in London spotlighted China-Britain financial cooperation and wealth management opportunities. China Economy: Chinese SOEs reported 1.9% profit growth in the first four months of 2026. India-US Trade: US Ambassador Sergio Gor said a bilateral trade deal with India is about 1% from completion, with talks continuing soon. South Korea-Canada Security: South Korea deployed the ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho across the Pacific to support Canada’s submarine plans.
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