AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMarkets Lifted by US Debt Buybacks: Asian shares climbed as the US Treasury said it would at least double long-term bond purchases, easing bond-yield pressure; South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 6% with chipmakers jumping after buyback news. North Korea Talks Signals: US President Donald Trump said he plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, while also scaling back joint drills—raising questions for allies as denuclearization language stays unclear. Vietnam Death Penalty Narrowed: Vietnam’s draft criminal code would cut capital punishment to four offences, removing it for several crimes including rioting and war-related categories. Online Safety Crackdown in Malaysia: Malaysia urged platforms to fully comply with its Risk Mitigation Code under the Online Safety Act, aiming to curb fraudulent ads as a grace period runs to year-end. Philippines Logistics Push: A ₱7-billion PPP bid to upgrade Subic Bay International Airport into a logistics hub offers long-term tax incentives for the winning operator. Community Culture in NZ: Ōtāhuhu’s town centre roller doors could become community art canvases, with schools and residents shaping designs. China Evergrande Founder Sentenced: Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life in prison with major fines and asset confiscation over bribery, fraud and falsifying financial information.
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