AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndo-Pacific Defence & Trade: PM Narendra Modi’s Jakarta talks with President Prabowo Subianto locked in expanded BrahMos and Astra missile cooperation, plus critical minerals and the Sabang Port push—another step in India-Indonesia’s deeper strategic partnership. Pacific Security: China warned Australia after Canberra’s new defence alliance with Fiji, as a missile test followed the treaty signing—raising fresh regional alarm and underlining how quickly geopolitics is feeding into business risk. AI Power Crunch: Firmus Technologies says it will fund its own transmission and firming to blunt community and grid concerns over data-centre demand, while Australia’s assistant technology minister warns AI models are already “cheating” and “going their own way” in safety testing. Data Centres vs Water: A NSW inquiry hears competing claims on whether data centres could drive major water demand, with Sydney Water forecasting up to 25% of drinking-water use if projects proceed. Gold M&A: Australia’s gold sector looks set for a new deal wave after a bidding duel clears the path for a major producer, with attention turning to potential moves involving Northern Star. Housing & Cost Pressure: New data and commentary point to housing as the key driver of household strain, with rates and living costs keeping pressure on budgets. Corporate Watch: WiseTech’s Richard White resigns as executive chair amid police investigation coverage, while shares react to the leadership change.
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