AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKorean Peninsula: North Korea says it successfully tested a tactical ballistic missile on Oct. 12, after South Korea detected multiple launches, including one that travelled more than 900 kilometres. US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Kim Jong Un during his planned November Asia trip is possible. China’s Economy: September passenger-car sales fell 28% year on year as exports surged 73%; Beijing will cut tax rebates on new-energy vehicle exports from next April. Smartphone shipments also dropped 15.4%, with Huawei the only major brand to post double-digit growth. Regional Tensions: China sanctioned Belizean and Paraguayan officials over their countries’ ties to Taiwan, drawing US criticism. ASEAN: Malaysia plans to raise transboundary haze at regional talks as Indonesian fires drive poor air quality and disrupt daily life. Markets and Business: Asian shares slid after a US tech sell-off and concerns about Chinese chip advances. Visa won approval to begin preparations for a domestic bankcard-clearing business in China.
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