AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoMyanmar-ASEAN Rift: Myanmar’s military-backed government rejected ASEAN’s renewed call for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and said it sees no need for an ASEAN envoy, underscoring how ASEAN’s Myanmar peace plan remains deadlocked. APEC & China’s Industry Push: Ahead of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, the host city is showcasing drones, humanoid robots, EVs and AI-driven manufacturing as the next Asia-Pacific growth engine. Taiwan’s Deterrence Drive: Taiwan is reported to plan a record NT$1.1 trillion defense budget for 2027, as Taipei prepares for China pressure and the U.S. urges stronger deterrence. Japan–China Tech Friction: Japan firms say China’s tungsten export controls are squeezing supplies, with shipments of key materials to Japan hitting zero since January. Semiconductors in Focus: Sony and TSMC are laying groundwork for a roughly $6.3 billion image-sensor plant in Japan, while Apple is reported to be testing CXMT memory chips to ease AI-driven component shortages. Storm & Safety: Typhoon Dolphin has triggered mass evacuations and major flight cancellations in eastern China, while Japan’s Nagano region dealt with a landslide that stranded about 390 people at a mountain resort. Business & Markets: China’s July inflation stayed moderate (CPI +0.5% y/y), and Unitree opened IPO subscriptions in Shanghai to raise about 6.1 billion yuan.
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