AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndo-Pacific Security: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that Washington’s ties with China are “better than they have been in many years,” but warned of “rightful alarm” over China’s rapid military buildup and urged allies to boost defence spending to 3.5% of GDP to prevent any “hegemon” from dominating Asia. U.S.-China Tensions/Press Freedom: Beijing ordered New York Times reporter Vivian Wang to leave China, and the Trump administration retaliated by revoking the visa of a Xinhua journalist in the U.S., escalating a fresh round of media crackdowns. India Health Breakthrough: India showcased its first domestically developed CRISPR gene therapy for sickle cell disease, with Phase 2/3 trials expected to wrap up in 2026 and regulatory approval targeted for 2026-27. Public Health Gains: India’s NFHS-6 report says maternal and child health and nutrition improved in 2023-24, including higher institutional deliveries and antenatal care, plus a near doubling of women’s internet use. Japan-Philippines Tech/Industry: Japan’s Furukawa Electric plans a ₱17B Philippines expansion to make advanced cooling heat-sink modules for AI data centers, aiming to create thousands of jobs. Local Economy: Oakland’s Chinatown launched a $2 evening parking program to draw shoppers back after 4 p.m., targeting a post-workday foot-traffic slump.
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