AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoASEAN Digital Deal: ASEAN has wrapped up talks on its first region-wide ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement, with signing set for November and a goal of boosting the bloc’s digital economy from a projected $1T to as much as $2T by 2030. US Immigration Pressure: The US has sent another group of West Africans to Ghana under “third country” deportation arrangements, including at least one person with deportation protections, raising fears of further removals. Middle East Security: Japan and the US defense chiefs agreed to deepen deterrence and response cooperation, including missile co-development and steps to strengthen alliance capabilities. Philippines-China Tensions: Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said any better ties with China hinge on whether Beijing can be trusted by the international community. Ebola Alerts in Africa: Mexico and the UAE have tightened travel rules tied to Ebola risk as the DRC outbreak worsens, while Brazil’s Sao Paulo investigates a suspected case. Sports—Asia Youth & Cricket: Philippine U20 athletics saw a late javelin breakthrough for a medal, while Pakistan’s Arafat Minhas took five wickets on ODI debut as Australia were bowled out for 200.
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