AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity & Espionage: The FBI and US Justice Department seized 13 internet domains tied to alleged fake consulting firms used to recruit US officials with security clearances, with the Chinese embassy calling the claims “fabricated.” Tech & AI: Taiwan is reviewing tighter AI chip export controls to China to stop advanced hardware being rerouted, while China’s AI push is also being linked to a jump in factory prices and a $295bn plan for data centers. Geopolitics & Security: The US sanctioned nine people and companies from China and Iran over alleged arms purchases for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, as analysts warn Russia-China-Iran cooperation is deepening. Regional Trade: The EU and South Korea signed a digital trade agreement to ease cross-border data flows and boost services trade. Japan Economy & Industry: Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda was hospitalized, and Japan’s three biggest banks moved toward a joint yen-based stablecoin issue. South China Sea: The Philippines urged China to remove a movable floating platform and related structures at Bajo de Masinloc/Scarborough Shoal. Business & Culture: Malaysia’s PM Anwar said ties with Japan are key for energy security and tech cooperation, while Asics plans to spin off Onitsuka Tiger to ride inbound tourism demand.
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