AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDefence & Industry: Thales Canada, via Lockheed Martin Canada, has won a contract to supply its S2087 towed array sonar for the Royal Canadian Navy’s River-class destroyers, with a focus on keeping maintenance and upgrades under Canadian control. Australia–PNG Business: PNG PM James Marape used the Australia–PNG Business Forum in Brisbane to reassure investors on reform and long-term growth, urging firms to look beyond mining and petroleum into wider economic benefits. Markets: Australian shares were flat to slightly lower as Iran–US uncertainty weighed on sentiment, while IT stocks jumped and banks dragged. Tax & Investing: H&R Block Australia flagged how options and derivatives can trigger different tax outcomes than shares, with investors often misunderstanding whether gains are capital or ordinary income. Cybersecurity: The US and allies, including Australia, blamed China-linked hackers for a Microsoft Exchange cyberattack affecting tens of thousands of systems. AI & Transport: Australian traffic-tech firm XVision AI says its EagleEye platform has been deployed across APAC and targets 1,000 intersections by 2027. Wealth Gap: Oxfam Australia renewed pressure on tax and housing fairness after analysis showed billionaire wealth rising rapidly while poverty persists.
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