AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoDigital Economy: Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 is set to pour QR40bn into the non-hydrocarbon economy, aiming for 26,000 jobs, with partnerships spanning Microsoft, Google Cloud, Oracle and Scale AI. Defence & Security: The US, UK and Australia unveiled AUKUS Pillar 2 work on advanced uncrewed undersea vehicles, with delivery starting in 2027, while US Defence chief Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to stop “freeloading” on defence. Maritime & Regional Ties: South Korea and Japan will resume joint maritime search-and-rescue drills next month after a nine-year pause. India’s Strategic Build-up: India’s Navy chief says Project 75(I) submarines are on track to join by 2033, with AIP tech and full transfer of design and technology. Geopolitics: Russia and Afghanistan signed a military-technical cooperation agreement in Moscow, signalling deeper defence links. Economy & Energy Pressure: India’s finance establishment flags West Asia and monsoon risks as priorities rise around oil, inflation and the external sector. ASEAN Digital Integration: ASEAN’s DEFA aims to create a single digital market with shared rules on data, payments, cybersecurity and digital identity.
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