AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndia–West Asia Energy Pressure: India says it will keep buying Russian crude even after a US waiver lapsed, stressing “commercial sense” and energy security as crude volatility bites. Trade Watch: India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.4bn in April as exports rose 13.8% but imports climbed faster, while services helped narrow the overall gap to $7.8bn. Fuel & Food Costs: India’s fertiliser subsidy bill is set to jump by about ₹15,000 crore in the April–June quarter, with West Asia-linked import costs driving the increase. Regional Geopolitics: China urged Japan to stop “surging forward” on Taiwan and remilitarisation ahead of heightened superpower rivalry after Trump’s Beijing trip. Health Security: Africa faces a new Ebola emergency as donor support fades, pushing calls for “health sovereignty.” Southeast Asia Connectivity: Guangxi’s Pinglu Canal is set to open in September, cutting shipping distance to Singapore and boosting China–ASEAN trade. Human Rights: Amnesty says only Singapore and Vietnam still carry out executions in Southeast Asia, with Singapore’s numbers rising sharply. Diplomacy: PM Modi began a Norway visit focused on technology, green growth and Nordic partnership. Crime Crackdown: Sri Lanka is emerging as a new scam hub as syndicates relocate after crackdowns elsewhere.
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