AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUkraine Politics: Ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged Ukraine to find a “legal, safe, and realistic” way to hold elections despite martial law, arguing democracy can’t be “held hostage by Russia.” Gulf Trade Shock: The UAE suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reported missile attacks, escalating regional tensions and raising compliance risks for cross-border business. Climate & Trade: BRICS ministers rejected carbon border adjustment mechanisms as protectionist trade barriers for developing nations, while South Africa pushed for binding drought and land-restoration action at UNCCD COP17. South Asia Economy: Malaysia’s manufacturers backed shifting from SST to a GST-style input credit system to cut tax-on-tax costs, as the securities regulator encouraged dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Markets: South Korea’s KOSPI plunged 5.8% amid a global chip selloff and surging bond yields. Business & Tech: Trade Me named Kul Singh Kargil as CEO; ESR appointed Dalmar Sheikh to lead ESR Data Centres; Xsolla expanded its creator network ahead of gamescom. Public Health: Sri Lanka warned extreme heat is driving rising heat-related deaths worldwide.
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