AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTaiwan–China Tensions: Taiwan is accelerating a $930m sea-drone buildout, aiming to field about 1,320 small unmanned attack vessels to complicate any blockade or crossing attempt. US–Taiwan Assessment: US officials say a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly unlikely, citing readiness delays and Beijing’s focus on the 2028 election. Southeast Asia Tech & Business: Meta appoints Dhruv Vohra to lead its Southeast Asia business across six markets, while Digital Realty Bersama names Raymond Yan to head Indonesia operations. Data Centres Push: Schneider Electric expects its India data-centre business to outgrow the rest of the company as capacity scales sharply. Regional Connectivity: The World Bank says the Middle Corridor is moving from ambition to reality, with key infrastructure coming online in 4–5 years. Azerbaijan Diplomacy: CICA’s Baku summit is set for Oct 15, with leaders expected to attend, as media forums stress trust-building amid polarization. Markets Watch: Asian stocks were mixed as upbeat US data met high bond yields and oil; India’s equities dipped on West Asia supply worries. Health & Policy: India extended exporter support schemes and payment-default insurance for shipments to West Asia.
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