AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGlobal Food Markets: FAO says international food prices edged down in June, with cereal, sugar and dairy falling while vegetable oils rose. Philippines–Canada Strategic Partnership: Marcos and PM Mark Carney elevate ties to a strategic partnership, focusing on defense, security and trade amid geopolitical volatility. Middle Powers, Multilateralism: Both leaders argue stronger bilateral and multilateral cooperation can help “like-minded” countries weather uncertainty. Qatar–Singapore Labour Cooperation: Qatar and Singapore discuss expanding collaboration on labour policy, skills training, workforce development and social protection. Morocco Digital Tax Crackdown: Morocco’s DGI launches a VAT platform for digital services, requiring foreign platforms to register and file quarterly declarations. China–Philippines/Japan Boundary Row: China says maritime delimitation talks violate international law under UNCLOS. UAE Aviation Training: Etihad launches an international summer deployment for top Emirati airport trainees to stations across Europe and Asia. U.S.–Vietnam Disaster Mission: Pacific Partnership and Pacific Friendship conclude in Vietnam after two weeks of medical, engineering and outreach work. Western Cape Social Services: South Africa’s DSD and SASSA renew efforts to improve grant delivery via digital services and better queue management.
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