AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Tensions: The Philippines rejected China’s charge that Manila obstructed Beijing at ASEAN defence meetings, as Manila urged regional states to uphold international law amid maritime tensions. India Cyclone: Cyclone Arnab battered India’s eastern coast, killing at least six and bringing heavy rain. Japan Data Breach: Japan asked telecom firms to block a site posting customer data stolen in an extortion attempt against GMO Internet, raising questions about privacy and emergency censorship. China’s Economy: China’s over-65 population now outnumbers children under 15, adding pressure on pensions and healthcare as the population shrinks. Clean Energy: Record Chinese exports of solar, wind, battery and electric-vehicle technology could avert about 450 million tonnes of carbon emissions a year; Southeast Asia is among the key markets. Regional Security: Japan plans to use underwater drones to monitor foreign submarines, while Australia’s defence chief warned China’s military buildup is putting pressure on Southeast Asia.
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