AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHong Kong-Europe diplomacy: Hong Kong’s finance chief Paul Chan is heading to Europe for a five-day push on counter-terror financing and attracting capital, arguing that steadier geopolitics will help business ties. India–Netherlands strategic pivot: Modi and Dutch PM Rob Jetten elevated relations to a strategic partnership, signing 17 deals spanning defence and critical minerals while urging freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Ebola emergency in Central Africa: WHO declared the DRC-Uganda Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern after 80 suspected deaths and dozens of suspected cases, warning neighboring countries face high spread risk. Defence industry contract: Elbit America won a US Army contract to develop and test binocular night-vision gear, positioning it for a larger next phase worth up to $450.6m. South Africa consumer scams: A crackdown on “untraceable suppliers” follows findings that most people don’t know how to use formal complaint channels. US transport disruption: Long Island Rail Road service reportedly halted after a strike, with up to 250,000 weekday commuters potentially affected.
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