AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU-Malaysia Trade Talks: Malaysia and the EU have wrapped up five chapters of the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement, aiming to finish the deal by 2027, with the next round set for Sept 21-25 in Brussels. North Korea Weapons Tests: Pyongyang marked the Korean War anniversary with tests of upgraded rocket and missile systems, while Seoul and Washington tracked the launches and said analysis is ongoing. US-Iran Energy Shock: Oil prices rose after renewed US-Iran strikes raised fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions, even as a fragile pause and talks continue. EU Digital Tax Tariff Threat: Trump renewed a threat of 100% tariffs on countries imposing digital services taxes, putting UK exporters on edge as business groups warn of knock-on costs. India vs EU Scrap Curbs: India asked the EU for relief from planned metal scrap export restrictions, warning they could tighten supplies and raise costs ahead of the trade pact. EU Presidency in Ireland: Ireland’s EU Council presidency kicks off with an informal EU employment and social affairs minister meeting in Ballina on July 6. UN Drug Warning: A new UN report says global drug use hit a record 331 million users in 2024, with cocaine at record levels and a huge treatment gap.
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