AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation & Connectivity: GMR has opened the $500m Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh, aiming to turn Visakhapatnam into a Southeast Asia gateway; full commercial operations start Aug 17. Corporate Earnings: Nickel Asia said first-half attributable net income nearly doubled to P4.06b as higher ore prices, stronger shipments and FX helped. Politics & Governance: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon says he’s open to a referendum on changing the electoral system, potentially as early as 2027. Tech & AI Infrastructure: CIMB Thai Bank urged Thailand to prioritise sustainable data-centre investment, warning of pressure on energy, water and infrastructure. Business & Trade: AAPA reported June international passenger demand softened across Asia-Pacific, while cargo stayed firm on AI-related shipments. Real Estate: Singapore commercial real estate investment surged 238% YoY to $23.3b in H1, led by major office and retail deals. MRO & Aviation Services: Lufthansa Technik Philippines broke ground on a second widebody MRO facility at Clark, targeting heavy checks as demand grows across Asia-Pacific.
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