AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTyphoon Noul: China activated a Level-IV flood-control response for seven regions as the storm nears Guangdong and Hong Kong, prompting evacuations, transport suspensions and flight cancellations. ASEAN diplomacy: At the China-ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Manila, Wang Yi highlighted five years of partnership and trade growth, while ASEAN also faces pressure to engage Myanmar’s junta. Philippines-China tensions: Despite strained ties, the Filipino-Chinese business chamber brought the Chinese film “Dear You” to Manila, betting on film to keep people-to-people links warm. Maritime security: Malaysia commissioned a new offshore patrol vessel for enforcement in Sabah and the South China Sea, underscoring rising regional patrol needs. Sports—ASEAN Cup: Malaysia kicked off its 2026 ASEAN Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Myanmar, with Paulo Josue scoring twice. Tech & chips: South Korea’s Samsung and SK hynix signed massive $950bn AI memory supply deals with US tech firms during President Lee’s San Francisco visit. Culture & heritage: Jingdezhen’s porcelain industry sites were inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, marking a first for China’s industrial heritage.
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