AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChina-Africa Trade: China’s zero-tariff rollout for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties is set to cut costs and boost exports, with South Africa among the biggest beneficiaries. US Trade: USTR Jamieson Greer says the US will respect tariff caps in deals with the EU and Japan, even as new forced-labour tariffs loom. India Energy & Industry: Maruti Suzuki launched India’s first flex-fuel Wagon R (E20–E100), betting on ethanol to cut crude imports and emissions; India also plans to expand flex-fuel fuel stations. India Markets: Reuters reports foreign firms are increasingly using India IPOs mainly to cash out via offer-for-sale, not to raise new growth capital. Japan Storm Disruption: Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi battered Japan, disrupting transport, cutting power for tens of thousands, and triggering evacuations. Security & Espionage: Five Eyes partners warn Chinese spies are using job sites like LinkedIn to lure Western workers into sharing sensitive information. Regional Diplomacy: Nepal’s foreign minister will visit India June 5–7 amid border-dispute tensions. Crime Case: Malaysia charged a businessman linked to the ‘Geng TR’ organised crime group, with the case set for transfer to the Klang High Court.
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