AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoASEAN Gold Rush: Laos says the Lao Gold Festival 2026 drew 50,000+ visitors and pushed gold buying to 230kg worth about US$33m in three days, as shoppers treat bullion as a hedge amid risk and currency worries. Japan Politics: Komeito, now in opposition, picked Mitsunari Okamoto as its new leader ahead of an extraordinary Diet session. Healthcare & Media Buzz: An Indian oncologist’s viral claim that European doctors were “shocked” by how fast patients can reach specialists and start treatment in India is sparking debate on access and systems. Nike’s Marketing Shift: Nike unveiled “Pace,” reorganising operations into three geographies and setting up a Bengaluru campus, with workforce changes starting from 2027. Smart Eyewear Push: Meta named Ranveer Singh as Ray-Ban Meta’s first India brand ambassador and previewed an AI agent (“Muse”) for its glasses. Scam Crackdown: Thai police rescued two Japanese men allegedly lured via social media ads, forced into Myanmar scam work, and threatened with death if they spoke up. China Tech Spectacle: Nanchang’s National Day show combined 42,000+ fireworks with 5,000 drones over the Gan River. Trade Talks: India and Canada set Oct 5 for the next round of negotiations aimed at a deal before year-end, targeting US$70bn trade by 2030.
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