AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNew Zealand Election: Preliminary results put National and its allies on 67 seats in the 130-seat parliament, just above the 66 needed to govern. Special votes could shift the balance before final results on Nov. 27; the Opportunity Party’s seven seats may shape negotiations. South Africa: The ANC has won just 30.95% of the vote with 98% counted, down sharply from 2021, and lost its lead in several major metros. The DA took 24.56%, while the MK Party won Durban. Regional Security: Washington says it is deeply concerned about drone strikes on energy sites in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, including facilities involving U.S. companies. Yemen: Houthi forces reportedly abducted 11 civilians in Taiz, including health workers and educators; Yemen’s legal affairs minister called for their release. Vietnam’s Economy: Growth reached 9.01% in the first nine months of 2026, but foreign firms capture much of the export boom. Analysts say stronger local suppliers and skills will be key to sustaining gains. ASEAN Energy: Malaysia is urging clearer regional rules on financing, approvals and protection for proposed cross-border power links, including subsea cables.
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