AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSemiconductors & industrial diplomacy: PM Modi’s Netherlands stop is turning into a manufacturing push, with talks on chips, ports and clean energy plus a high-profile Tata Electronics–ASML agreement to ramp up the Dholera semiconductor project in Gujarat. EU–Malaysia trade/security: Malaysia ratified the EU’s MEUPCA framework, setting a wider cooperation lane across trade, security, green tech and renewable energy. Defense spending squeeze: Europe’s rearmament is colliding with supply costs, with officials warning some military gear prices have jumped 50%+ in two years. Auto industry pivot: Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius says defence is still on the table, as automakers face tariff pressure and Chinese competition. Energy markets: Iran-linked disruption is reshaping global energy flows as US industrial gas demand stays structurally high. Food supply chain scrutiny: A new European Heart Journal review links ultra-processed foods to higher heart disease and premature death risk, independent of sugar, salt or fat. Circular economy momentum: Bangladesh is launching a circular-economy network aimed at making textiles and other sectors more export-ready to Europe.
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