AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Asia Shipping Safety: India told the UN Security Council it strongly opposes attacks on merchant shipping, warning that any targeting of civilian vessels endangers lives and destabilises global trade, as incidents near the Strait of Hormuz continue. Diplomacy Watch: US-Iran talks are reported to be continuing despite fresh exchanges of strikes, while maritime incidents around the region keep seafarers on alert. Korea-US FX Risk: South Korea’s weakening won is seen as a potential hurdle to its planned $350 billion US investment package, with a senior finance official set to meet US Treasury on exchange-rate stability. Bangladesh Growth Milestone: Bangladesh’s economy has crossed the $500 billion mark, hitting $501.1 billion in FY2025-26, with GDP growth at 4.14% as it targets $1 trillion by 2034. Malaysia Ag Tech Push: Wastech plans to position Malaysia as a regional hub for advanced fertiliser technology, including a controlled-release coating plant and expanded crop-specific blending. Singapore Wealth Innovation: DBS will launch tokenized physical gold for retail customers in Singapore via its digibank app, starting in the second half of 2026. Philippines AI Education: University of Asia and the Pacific in Manila will roll out a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, aiming to prepare students for AI deployment and responsible governance.
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