AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGerman Auto Jobs & China Pressure: Volkswagen workers protested across Germany as the carmaker weighs up to 100,000 job cuts; economists say the “golden age” of high volumes is gone and exports are sliding under “China Shock 2.0.” EU Trade & Tariffs: Brussels moved to extend pressure on Chinese imports with anti-dumping duties on Chinese passenger-car and light-truck tyres, and analysts warn PHEVs could be next. Aviation Safety Incident: A Ryanair Boeing 737 flight from Greece to Germany made an emergency landing after an engine blade shattered a window and a passenger was nearly sucked out; footage shows the damaged engine and cabin breach. Maritime Risk in the Middle East: Iran-related strikes and the Strait of Hormuz crisis are disrupting tanker routes, with reports of ships avoiding the Iranian side and turning off AIS to reduce exposure. South China Sea Diplomacy: The US, UK, Germany and 12 others reaffirmed the 2016 Hague ruling as final and legally binding, rejecting China’s expansive claims and urging peaceful dispute resolution. Space Transport Tech: Japan’s experimental reusable rocket RV-X completed a first successful test flight, aiming to cut launch costs and compete with SpaceX.
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