AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPhilippines-China Relations: Twenty business, labor and civil society groups backed continued dialogue with Beijing while insisting Manila uphold its sovereignty. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, meanwhile, rejected China’s call to rein in Philippine officials who criticize its actions in disputed waters. Trade Policy: Malaysia imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 4.41% to 35.06% on certain steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, effective Nov. 7, as it investigates claims of harm to local producers. India and Canada are also accelerating talks on a proposed trade pact, with farm access, services and worker mobility among the sticking points. Delhi Pollution: India’s Supreme Court identified vehicle emissions as a major cause of the capital’s hazardous air and questioned the impact of existing controls. Authorities tightened pollution measures, while schools were told to offer online classes. Industry Pressure: Indonesian plastics factories are running at just 60% to 70% capacity amid cheaper imports, particularly from China. The industry has urged import curbs, and the government says it is examining possible responses.
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