AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndia–New Zealand Strategic Partnership: PM Narendra Modi and NZ PM Christopher Luxon upgraded ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” backing a Roadmap to 2030 with a goal to double trade to Rs 35,000 crore by 2030, plus Indo-Pacific maritime security and a reciprocal logistics support pact between the Indian Navy and NZ Defence Force. Monsoon Disruptions: Heavy rains and landslides battered northern India, with roads and bridges hit across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and J&K, while IMD issued further alerts for multiple states. Typhoon Bavi: The storm forced emergency preparations across Japan, Taiwan and China, suspending flights and evacuating thousands in Taiwan. Maritime Finance Reform (India): India exempted GIFT City IFSC units from a coastal shipping licence requirement to charter foreign vessels, aiming to boost maritime leasing and financing—but domestic fleet owners flagged concerns over RoFR omission. Safety & Disasters (China): A factory fire in Fujian killed 28, with investigations underway. Local Transport Innovation (Japan): A west Japan city launched a school-bus ride-sharing service for residents to tackle driver and ridership shortages.
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