AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Asia Shock to Markets: Indian stocks slid again as Brent surged toward $100 on renewed US-Iran fears, with analysts warning of inflation and margin pressure. Energy Security & Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers met external partners in Manila, with the US pledging $1.5b for energy security, LNG market support and aviation infrastructure amid Hormuz-linked risks. Regional Security: South Korea urged North Korea to return to dialogue at the ARF security forum in Manila, as Pyongyang stayed absent for a second year. Digital Transformation: Oman hit 75% on ESCWA’s GEMS maturity index, boosting public outreach and service sophistication. Finance & Trade: Pakistan’s $10b US exchange-stabilisation push drew skepticism from economists, who say it won’t fix long-avoided reforms. Business & Tech: HKMA sold 10-year RMB government bonds with strong demand; Aurora Mobile upgraded GPTBots.ai with audio agent and LINE plugin updates. Clean Energy: Wärtsilä’s Archana Bhatnagar said renewables must become India’s grid backbone, but flexibility is key to cut curtailment. Aviation & Growth: Air India will add a non-stop Boeing 787-9 Delhi–Toronto service from Aug 1, removing a Vienna fuel stop.
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