AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBattery Supply Chain Push: Australia’s Pure Battery Technologies plans to invest about US$350m in Indonesia’s first battery precursor cathode plant, aiming to complete the nickel-to-cathode link in the EV ecosystem. Air Connectivity Deal: Air India Express launches a UAE fare promo with up to 15% off on selected routes, adding new India–UAE services. Indo-Pacific Security: India and Japan are deepening defence and economic security ties, with energy and China-resilience driving a wider strategic partnership. Autonomous Transit: Japan will test driverless public buses from fiscal year 2027 using remote monitoring and Level 4 automation. Consumer Growth Outlook: India’s finance minister says the middle class will drive 93% of spending by 2036, with growth spreading beyond metros. Sanctions Watch: India is hopeful of sanctions relief for Iran’s Chabahar port after a US-Iran peace step, seeking a waiver or broader easing. Tech Manufacturing Milestone: CG Power’s Sanand facility has started shipping semiconductors, targeting 16m chips a day and Grade 1 qualification within 18–24 months. US-Iran Talks Venue: Reports say the next US-Iran technical talks may be held in Islamabad on July 11, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. Market Reform: South Korea moves dollar-won trading toward near-24-hour hours to improve foreign access, while testing onshore liquidity. AI & Cyber Policy: India orders Meta to explain Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material, demanding action within seven days.
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