AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Security: Marco Rubio says the Quad is not an anti-China coalition as its leaders prepare to meet in the Philippines next month, shortly before planned Trump-Xi talks in Shenzhen. Economic Watch: Asian shares were mixed amid concern over heavy AI spending, while factory growth slowed in major chip-exporting economies. Travel: High airfares and a weak won are steering South Korean travelers toward nearby destinations; Japan and China are gaining ground as Europe and North America lose share. Philippines: A senator is seeking an inquiry into killings of environmental defenders. Global Witness recorded 12 deaths in the country in 2025, the most outside Latin America, and says the Philippines has been Asia’s deadliest country for defenders for 13 straight years. AI Investment: South Korean chipmaker FuriosaAI raised $620 million to expand production and develop its next-generation accelerator.
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