AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: Philippines’ President Marcos is set to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila this week as ASEAN foreign ministers gather, with talks expected to cover defense, maritime security, and regional economic cooperation. Regional Security & Food: Malaysia’s foreign minister says the ASEAN agenda will also tackle West Asia conflict, South China Sea tensions, and Gaza’s spillover, alongside a push for ASEAN rice and broader food security and an expanded ASEAN power grid. ECOWAS Leadership & Reform: ECOWAS appointed Senegal’s Birame Diop to lead regional reforms, as leaders also backed a Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline and focused on security and integration. Africa’s Xenophobia Response: Ghana’s Mahama says ECOWAS endorsed Ghana’s AU petition over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, while Nigeria urges ECOWAS to escalate the issue to the AU. EU Circular Economy: The EU’s ban on destroying unsold clothes and footwear took effect, forcing fashion firms to sell, donate, or reuse instead of shredding. EU–Big Tech & AI Rules: EU moves to force Google and Apple to open up AI assistant access and Android/search data to rivals, while privacy risks are flagged. Trade & Tech in Asia: Cambodia reports RCEP trade up 24% in H1 2026; Indonesia bets on AI to supercharge its digital economy; and the Philippines signs an AI deal to help MSMEs get loans and digitize. Energy Shock Watch: Oil prices rose on renewed U.S.-Iran fighting, renewing Strait of Hormuz supply worries.
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