AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia–Sri Lanka warm-up: Yashasvi Jaiswal (61) and Shubman Gill (44) set up India’s 207 chase, with Mohammed Siraj blasting 32 off 15 balls to seal a six-wicket win. India–China deterrence: India test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-4 from Odisha, filling a key range gap and strengthening its strategic deterrent posture. India cricket comeback: Sarfaraz Khan marked his return to the Test squad for Sri Lanka after an injury sidelined Sai Sudharsan. China–Japan tungsten squeeze: Japan firms report supply strain as China’s export controls leave tungsten-related shipments at zero since January, pushing up prices and limiting orders. China robotics IPO: Unitree opened subscriptions for a Shanghai IPO at 150.8 yuan, aiming to raise 6.1 billion yuan and become the first mainland-listed humanoid robot maker. Taiwan security: Taiwan plans a record 2027 defense budget of NT$1.1 trillion as it seeks to deter China. China economy & consumption: July CPI rose 0.5% and service consumption is accelerating, with digital tech and AI boosting demand. APEC spotlight: Shenzhen is showcasing China’s next industries ahead of the APEC summit, with drones, EVs and AI-linked manufacturing on display. Australia rare-earths move: Canberra ordered China-linked shareholders to divest nearly 18% of Northern Minerals, tightening control over critical supply chains. China storm response: Typhoon Dolphin triggered mass evacuations and flight cancellations across China’s east coast. Japan landslide disruption: A temporary bridge was set up in Nagano to let hundreds leave a resort cut off by a landslide.
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