AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Korea Diplomacy: The US Senate confirmed Michelle Park Steel as ambassador to South Korea, as Seoul weighs alliance frictions including wartime operational control. West Asia Energy: The US-Iran MoU to end the war has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil fears, but energy insecurity and volatility remain a concern for Asia. Markets & Tech: Indian IT stocks slid sharply after Accenture cut guidance, dragging the Nifty IT index more than 6%. Philippines AI in Education: FEU Tech in Manila will partner with OpenAI to build an AI-native university, rolling out tools like ChatGPT Edu and AI tutoring. Asia’s Tech Push: Seoul pitches Europe’s deep-tech firms as a quantum gateway, using Pasqal’s experience to court investment. Climate & Food Risks: India’s monsoon delays and El Niño risk are raising pressure on agriculture and inflation. Central Asia Connectivity: EIB opened a Central Asia office in Tashkent, targeting transport, hydropower and digital infrastructure projects. Travel & Aviation: Direct flights are set to launch between Ahmedabad and Colombo, with Baku and Phuket routes also expected soon. Business & Climate Tech: First Street warns nearly 80% of global data center capacity faces climate hazards, highlighting rising reliability and insurance risks.
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