AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndo-Pacific Security: China and Laos inaugurated a joint military flight training and support centre at Ban Keun airfield, expanding Beijing’s operational footprint in Southeast Asia. India Elections: India’s INDIA bloc escalated its campaign over the Election Commission, calling for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, pushing ballot-paper voting, and planning “Save Democracy” marches from Oct. 2-8 plus a major rally at the EC on Oct. 6. China Economy: China’s factory activity edged back into growth in September as the official PMI rose to 50.1, alongside improvements in construction and high-tech manufacturing. US-China Trade: The US and China agreed on $60bn in reciprocal tariff cuts for non-sensitive goods, aiming to lower costs and support consumer demand. UK-China Tech Spying: MI5 issued a rare public espionage alert naming a China-linked research institute (CGTRI/CAGT) and warning UK universities to review or stop collaborations tied to alleged MSS-linked espionage research. Digital Payments: Apple Pay launched in India via Axis Bank, adding to the push for cashless payments alongside UPI dominance. Energy/Climate: India’s Cabinet approved the ₹23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to scale compressed biogas and unify the CBG value chain. Bilateral Diplomacy: India sought “effective consular access” for Indian nationals in Bangladeshi prisons, while Bangladesh said it processes cases case-by-case.
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