AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSouth China Sea Tensions: China’s military and coast guard carried out combat-readiness patrols near Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines said Beijing’s claims of drills were “completely unfounded,” after a recent US-Philippines maritime exercise. BrahMos Missile Deals: India’s defence secretary said Vietnam’s BrahMos agreement is already signed (not yet publicly announced) and Indonesia’s pact is in the final stages, as India looks to expand defence exports across ASEAN. ASEAN Defence Focus: ASEAN defence ministers at Shangri-La Dialogue reaffirmed commitment to free flow of trade through international corridors and stressed upholding transit passage under UNCLOS. Commonwealth Rights Protest: Sir Ian McKellen led a “Walk of Shame” in London against Commonwealth countries criminalising LGBTQ+ people, including places where death penalties can apply. Islamic Finance Watch: Fitch said the Philippines’ Islamic finance market remains small, with Islamic banking assets at about US$44 million end-2025, despite recent sukuk and takaful progress. Local Sports: Malaysia named a 23-man U-19 squad for the ASEAN U-19 Championship, with JDT players dominating and matches starting June 2.
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