AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Chips: DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own AI inference chip to cut reliance on Nvidia and Huawei, a move that could reshape China’s AI hardware race. Nuclear Security: China’s first known submarine-launched ballistic missile test in decades sparked US and regional alarm, with Beijing insisting it was routine and urging others not to “over-interpret.” Indo-Pacific Defence & Energy: South Korea, the US and Japan signed an MOU to cooperate on small modular reactor deployments across the Indo-Pacific, while India and Indonesia pushed ahead on BrahMos and related defence ties. Marcom/Media & Advertising: OpenAI’s marketing push highlights a shift from “attention” to “usefulness” as AI adoption grows, while Japanese anime production costs jump as streaming demand booms. Retail & Consumer Trends: China’s Gen Z luxury is turning “spiritual,” with “xuanxue” mysticism content driving new shopping habits. Weather & Disruption: Typhoon Bavi left thousands without power in US Pacific islands, while central China faced deadly tornadoes and storms. Business Deals: Inspira Global completed its acquisition of the Burger King operator in India, and EQT agreed to buy Australia’s Orikan. Sports Pop Culture: MS Dhoni’s surprise Trent Bridge appearance drove viral buzz despite India’s loss.
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