AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIllicit Trade Crackdown: Philippines officials blamed “endemic” corruption for a P141bn revenue hit from illegal tobacco, with losses split between illicit cigarettes and illegal e-vapor products, as agencies plan tighter enforcement. Energy & Trade Links: President Marcos Jr. said the Philippines is still negotiating energy cooperation with Russia but is open to expanding petroleum supplies after talks at the ASEAN-Russia summit. Cross-Border Business Push: Uzbekistan and Iraq launched a joint business council in Tashkent, targeting food, electrical engineering and construction, while China remains the biggest foreign investor in Uzbekistan by enterprise count. AI Meets Telecom Monetisation: Mavenir and Red Hat unveiled an AI platform letting network operators sell AI services via token-based usage on existing billing systems. UK Public Finances: UK borrowing jumped to £23.3bn in May, raising debt and putting pressure on fiscal forecasts. US-EU Pharma Tension: The US opened a Section 301 trade probe into Germany’s drug pricing, arguing it undervalues innovative medicines. Local Business Spotlight: A UK street food operator is chasing national glory at the British Street Food Awards, while a UK hospital scholarship program backs future healthcare workers.
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