AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation Safety & Regulation: India’s AAIB is investigating an Air India Phuket-Delhi incident after a sudden altitude drop over Odisha, with a preliminary report expected soon; the DGCA is also considering expanding pilot checks from limited testing to random testing across the year. Energy & Aviation Costs: Japan doubled subsidies for fuel on domestic flights from Sept 3 (to 80% of the gasoline-linked rate) while ending support for international routes. Gold Reserves: The World Gold Council says central banks added 23 tonnes of gold in July, led by China (20t) and Poland (8t). China-Linked Disaster Aid: Macao’s GEG and the Lui Che Woo Family Charitable Foundation will donate 10 million patacas for mudslide relief at Gyirong Port in Xizang. Pacific Security: Australia pledged $600m for aerial and maritime surveillance to disrupt narco-submarines and small vessels moving drugs through the Pacific toward Australia. Nepal Flood Response: India sent two more C-130J flights with 21.5 tonnes of relief (including forensic kits and medical supplies) and installed a VSAT camera in Timure, Rasuwa, to improve flood monitoring after forecasting stations were swept away. Trade, Industry & Standards: China’s 2026-2030 plan targets SME growth and innovation; India pushed for rare-earth magnet manufacturing bids; and automakers urged US lawmakers to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles. Economic Debate: India’s 7.8% GDP growth figure is under renewed scrutiny as officials defend methodology amid opposition attacks.
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