AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAPEC Diplomacy: Putin has proposed a November summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine, potentially on the sidelines of the APEC gathering in Shenzhen. Kyiv would be excluded, and no meeting has been agreed. Central Asia: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met regional counterparts in Uzbekistan, promoting trade and security ties as Washington seeks a stronger foothold alongside Russia and China. China’s Economy: Growth accelerated to 4.5% in the third quarter, lifted by exports, but weak domestic demand remains a concern. Southeast Asia Haze: Indonesian wildfires have spread toxic smoke across the region, prompting the highest-level haze alert and a spike in demand for air purifiers and oxygen supplies. AI Governance: An APEC workshop opened in Vietnam to promote responsible, transparent and safe AI development. Markets: Asian shares were mixed as investors weighed worries about AI spending against easing oil prices and China’s stronger growth.
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