AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Asia & Energy Security: India’s Cabinet Committee on Security reviewed renewed West Asia tensions and their impact on crude, LPG and other fuel supplies, urging de-escalation after Strait of Hormuz attacks. Markets & Rates: Asian stocks slipped as investors weighed higher-for-longer rates after the Fed held steady; South Korea’s KOSPI gave back gains even as Samsung reported a surge in AI-linked chip earnings. Philippines Economy: UA&P cut its Q2 growth forecast to 2.5% on stubborn inflation and weaker business confidence, warning the Gulf conflict could push oil costs back up. Japan Outlook: Japan trimmed its growth forecast to 0.9% for the fiscal year, citing yen weakness and higher oil prices from West Asia. Digital & Industry: SOCAR’s carbamide plant in Azerbaijan won global recognition for AI-driven digital transformation; the Philippines’ proposed Pax Silica AI hub targets 300–400MW of data-centre capacity. Tech & Business: Standard Chartered appointed Kavita Kulkarni as CTOO for India and South Asia, while Kazakhstan-China ties deepened with $15bn in tech-focused agreements.
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