AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChina Health Push: Shenzhen is rolling out community-based smoking cessation with digital tracking and follow-ups, aiming to make quitting easier and more local. India Science & Innovation: Jitendra Singh says India has shifted from technology adopter to global innovation leader, citing momentum in space, AI, biotech and clean energy. China Economy Watch: China’s factory activity in May softened, with PMI slipping and policymakers cutting rates to support growth. Philippines-US Drills: The AFP and US Indo-Pacific Command wrapped a five-day maritime exercise near Scarborough Shoal, while China claimed patrols—Manila called the drills unfounded. China Trade Secrets Rules: New Chinese rules on protecting trade secrets take effect, explicitly covering data and algorithms. India-Oman Trade: CEPA origin rules are notified ahead of June 1 implementation, setting up duty-free access for Indian exports. Regional Diplomacy: Nepal says it has sent diplomatic notes to India and China on the Lipulekh dispute and is also involving the UK. Business & Governance: India urges states to speed legal metrology reforms, moving firms toward registration to cut compliance load. Aviation/Travel: MyFlyYatra expands US-to-India flight coverage from Washington DC, Detroit and Los Angeles.
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