AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCentral Bank Moves: South Korea’s Bank of Korea raised rates for the first time in 3½ years, citing a firmer growth outlook and persistent inflation risks tied to the semiconductor boom. Markets & Tech Sentiment: Asia stocks mostly slid as chip worries resurfaced and investors digested mixed signals from global tech, while oil edged higher on renewed Middle East tensions. Geopolitics & Energy: The Strait of Hormuz risk kept pressure on prices and sentiment, with analysts flagging potential knock-on effects for inflation and growth. India Policy & Currencies: India’s RBI is expected to step in aggressively if the rupee weakens further, as energy shocks and capital flows shape the near-term outlook. Corporate APAC Leadership: Adyen named Gary Yang as APAC president, while Blackstone launched an Asia-Pacific infrastructure platform and appointed an India head. AI & Work: A Bangladesh labour policy push warned skills mismatch and the digital shift demand urgent reforms, while India’s Gen Z is building “portfolio careers” amid AI and rising living costs. Business Deals: Uber agreed to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in a $14.8bn deal, creating a larger global delivery group. Clean Mobility: India’s Railways unveiled plans for an indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell train, aiming to cut reliance on overhead power.
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