AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGold & Markets: Gold jumped $38 to near $4,487/oz as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated and softer U.S. growth data pushed investors toward safe havens. North Korea & Publishing: A new book, “Korean Messiah,” argues Kim Il Sung’s cult has Christian roots, reframing North Korea as a quasi-religious system rather than just communist ideology. Gaming & IP: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 chatter is heating up after Xbox users reportedly found “Campaign Early Access” files, while Spider-Noir is praised for leaning into pulp-noir comic energy. Advertising Standards: India’s ASCI says 97% of violative ads in FY26 were digital, with Meta carrying most of the problematic campaigns. Travel Membership Tech: Staynex and Dragonpass are partnering to bring premium airport lounges and fast-track perks to Staynex “Day Pass” users. Books & Culture: Berkeley’s Bay Area Book Festival returns with free programming and a “Writing the Future” theme, while Singapore’s Art Museum opens a major Hiroshi Sugimoto survey. Asia Mobility: Hyundai’s future bets in robotics, autonomy and air mobility have racked up 2.2 trillion won in losses over five years.
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