AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRare US-Japan Yen Support: The U.S. joined Japan in a coordinated yen-buying intervention for the first time in 15 years, aiming to deter speculators as analysts watch whether the Bank of Japan will follow with faster rate hikes. China’s Industrial Policy Push: China launched a “carbon-efficiency leaders” program for key heavy industries and defended its “red lines” economic model ahead of EU and U.S. trade talks. Bangladesh-India Political Friction: Dhaka asked India to clarify whether Sheikh Hasina will address an event from Indian territory, warning it could harm bilateral ties. India Trade and Tax Moves: India reported FY25-26 trade at $1.84tn and narrowed the deficit, while raising windfall taxes on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel to protect domestic supply amid volatile prices. Climate and Disaster Pressure: Floods and landslides killed at least 14 in southern India, while extreme heat is worsening job and health risks for informal workers across South Asia. Energy and Industry: India approved the “Samudra Manthan” offshore oil-and-gas exploration scheme and is pushing renewables growth; Japan also signaled moderate FY27 growth with AI demand support. Regional Governance/People: Assam groups condemned the NSA use against land-rights activist Pranab Doley despite bail. Pacific Identity: Nauru officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero.
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