AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPhilippines–Japan Diplomacy: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos arrive in Japan for a four-day state visit, set for top imperial honors from Emperor Naruhito as Manila pushes deeper economic and defense ties. Immigration Crackdown: In the Philippines, authorities and the army detained 24 Chinese nationals in Davao del Norte over alleged immigration violations tied to unauthorized work. India–Trade Policy: India’s commerce ministry-linked report argues anti-dumping duties could save about $3bn a year and spur domestic investment, while India also moves ahead with a discounted Coal India stake sale via an offer for sale. Quad Supply Chains: Quad foreign ministers in New Delhi backed a critical minerals push to mobilize up to $20bn to cut dependence on China. Japan–Inflation Signal: Japan’s central bank data using a new “trend” gauge shows core inflation at 2.8% in April, raising pressure for policy tightening. China–Border Tensions: Japan says Chinese government ships entered its waters near the Senkaku Islands, then left after monitoring. Middle East Shockwaves: With strikes around Iran and Hormuz-linked disruptions, Japan and Southeast Asia are again prioritizing oil supply diversification.
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