AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASEAN Security: At a regional defence meeting in Cebu, the Philippines urged ASEAN members and partners to uphold international law and reject threats or force amid maritime tensions. US Economy: US GDP grew at a 3.4% annual pace in the third quarter, beating expectations on stronger consumer spending, investment and government outlays. Canada-EU Ties: Mark Carney and EU leaders agreed to pursue closer cooperation on trade, AI, energy, climate and security, but dropped the proposed “associate member” label after resistance from EU countries. European Central Bank: Christine Lagarde will leave her post on February 7, 2027, giving EU leaders time to choose a successor before France’s presidential election. Cuba Embargo: The UN General Assembly again called for an end to the US embargo, with 130 votes in favour, 17 against and 25 abstentions—down from 165 supporting votes last year. Regional Trade and Jobs: Bangladesh and Malaysia completed the first round of talks on a proposed free trade deal, while ASEAN launched a network to help countries track changing job and skills needs.
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