AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndia-Bangladesh Consular Row: India is pressing for “effective consular access” and repatriation for Indians held in Bangladeshi prisons, with Dhaka saying verification takes time. MI5 Espionage Alert: Britain’s MI5 publicly warned UK universities about China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI), alleging links to China’s MSS and urging academics to halt collaboration. India-US Talks: Modi and Trump spoke by phone on trade, defense, energy and critical tech, as India flags concerns over the US Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. ASEAN Security Cooperation: ASEAN law enforcement adopted a joint declaration and action plan to strengthen cross-border tracking, arrest and transfer of fugitives. China Economy Signal: China’s September factory activity edged back to growth with a PMI of 50.1, alongside a stronger non-manufacturing PMI. Media & Trust: Russia-linked disinformation operations are said to be ramping up against French media ahead of 2027 elections. Payments in India: Apple Pay launched in India with major bank support, pushing further into the country’s fast-growing digital payments market. Sports & Asia Games: India’s Oct 1 schedule highlights medal chances across cricket, hockey, archery, squash and wrestling. Health Policy in Asia: Manila hosts AFN26 on nicotine harm reduction as several ASEAN states tighten e-cigarette/heated tobacco rules.
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