AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoFuel Shock Policy Shuffle: India’s government slapped a windfall tax on petrol exports at Rs 3 per litre while cutting export levies on diesel and ATF, as West Asia tensions keep global oil prices jumpy. Aviation Costs: Delhi also cut VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7% (from 25%), with Maharashtra making a similar 7% cut for months—aimed at easing airline and passenger pressure. Urban Tech Diplomacy: Malaysia’s housing minister is in Azerbaijan to push UN-Habitat cooperation on urban liveability, a digital urbanisation lab for AI/big data, and a VLR solidarity fund. Digital Silk Road: A look at how China’s “Digital Silk Road” is expanding in the Middle East via AI, 5G, smart cities and digital finance. Regional Security Watch: Taiwan says it will maintain the status quo after Trump’s China trip, while reports point to Taiwan stepping up drills around “red beaches.” Sports & Culture: Delhi hosted an acrobatic dance championship with new categories; Hong Kong staged a coffee-in-the-city experiment; and Hong Kong officials tout Africa as a new gateway to Asia.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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