AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy & Press Freedom: In Manila, Philippine police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. denied “harassment” of photojournalists covering protests outside an ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting, while the Press Photographers of the Philippines and the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines demanded a swift, transparent probe. Middle East Shockwaves: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned ASEAN that any Iranian move to control the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent for freedom of navigation, as West Asia tensions also pushed Malaysia to raise fuel prices for the week. South China Sea Rules: China reiterated that non-claimant countries have no right to meddle, amid ASEAN talks in Manila where Malaysia said the South China Sea Code of Conduct is expected to be finalised at the November summit. Scams & Human Trafficking: UNODC said Asia-Pacific scam losses hit $88–$114 billion in 2025, with Southeast Asia a key hub, as Cambodia steps up crackdowns. Regional Security & Rights: An ASEAN SOGIE caucus raised alarm over Indonesia labeling “LGBTQ culture” as a non-military threat, warning it could fuel discrimination. Economy & Trade: India’s electronics manufacturing nearly seven-folded over the past decade, while the RBI said growth momentum held through June despite global uncertainty.
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