AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarket Mood: Asia-Pacific stocks wobbled as tech-led selloffs hit South Korea, with investors also reacting to reports that Apple is in talks to buy chips from Chinese firms and Meta is eyeing cloud infrastructure. Energy & Trade: India’s LPG use fell 8% in H1 2026 as West Asia disruptions and Strait of Hormuz closures squeezed supply, while oil-price weakness eased costs in the UK. India-Japan Ties: PM Modi and Japan’s Sanae Takaichi held talks to deepen defence, tech and economic cooperation, alongside a virtual inauguration of Maruti Suzuki’s new Haryana plant. Climate Finance: The Green Climate Fund backed Mekong Capital’s $50m climate fund for regenerative agriculture in the lower Mekong. AI & Capital Markets: Hamilton Lane is reportedly raising up to $220m for a yuan fund targeting discounted Chinese assets, while Korea’s KOSDAQ tightened rules to stop tech-listed firms pivoting into crypto. Regional Connectivity: China’s ambassador to Bangladesh said Beijing wants an economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, open to other countries joining.
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