AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPhilippines Impeachment Watch: The Ombudsman and SEC are set to testify in VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial on her SALN and alleged undeclared business interests, with the Ombudsman officer expected to confirm SALN figures from 2007-2024. Trade & Markets: India’s rupee slid 30 paise to 95.84 per US dollar as Brent rose and Middle East tensions boosted dollar demand; meanwhile Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on strength in IT stocks and HDFC Bank. Paperless Trade: India and Mercosur signed an add-on protocol to accept electronic Certificates of Origin, aiming to speed duty concessions and modernize customs. AI Governance Debate: Business Insider reports AI leaders want a controlled slowdown with more safety checks, but US-China rivalry makes coordination hard. Local Business Relief: Wales announced a 30% cut to business rates for eligible hospitality and high-street venues from April 1, 2027. Energy Supply Risk: Saudi Aramco’s East-West pipeline damage could take 3-5 weeks to restore, raising near-term oil cargo concerns.
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