AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS–China Summit Wrap: Trump left Beijing after two days with Xi, with both sides claiming “strategic stability” and agreement that the Strait of Hormuz must stay open and Iran must not gain nuclear weapons—yet Taiwan Tensions stayed front and center as Xi warned mishandling the island could spark clashes or even conflict. Energy Shock Meets Real Costs: Pacific tuna operators are watching the Iran-linked fuel surge closely—Singapore bunker fuel reportedly jumped from about $709/ton in late February to $1,630/ton by April 10, and fuel can make up 40–65% of operating costs. Green Tech & Biofuels: Taiwan’s USGBC partnership with Taiwan Sugar Corporation aims to expand ethanol know-how, including using US corn feedstock and leveraging Taiwan’s storage. Local Safety & Work: Taipei’s horror-venue worker death is prompting calls for tighter escape-room safety rules. EV Rollout in Africa: Bolt is partnering with Dongfeng to launch EV ride-hailing in South Africa, starting in Cape Town.
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