AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIndo-Pacific Diplomacy: Australia and Indonesia co-chaired the ASEAN-Australia Post Ministerial Conference in Manila, with both sides pushing stronger economic resilience, maritime security and strategic trust. Regional Security: The ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila put the Middle East crisis and South China Sea tensions front and centre as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others urged renewed diplomacy. Defence & Deterrence: Australia and the US strengthened long-range strike readiness in Exercise Death Strike: Trident Fury, focusing on rapid munitions generation under pressure. Cyber & Tech: China’s foreign ministry outlined its position on global cyber governance, stressing digital sovereignty and opposing forced alignment. Cricket (Big for Aussies): The 2027 WTC final is set for London’s The Oval (June 9–13), after pitch concerns at Lord’s; meanwhile, Australia’s Ashes 2027 schedule confirms a major summer. Crime & Scams: UNODC says Southeast Asia’s scam networks have fused into a transnational economy, with 2025 losses estimated at up to $114.1b. Business & Trade: Australia-China Business Council urged firms to take the Chinese market seriously as China’s economy stays resilient.
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