AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Investment: Malaysia’s MATRADE says its delegation at South Korea’s Korea Import Expo 2026 secured RM160 million in export prospects, beating a RM120 million target, via a pavilion linking 17 firms with Korean buyers. Fintech Expansion: Paydibs plans to enter Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines by year-end, then expand across Cambodia, Vietnam and South Asia, starting with cross-border payments for e-commerce merchants. Aviation Demand: Asia-Pacific airlines saw passenger traffic rise nearly 4% in Jan-May to 166.77 million, but May marked the first monthly dip as Middle East routes were cut amid conflict and higher jet fuel costs. Supply Chains: Oxford Economics says the Philippines has captured “virtually none” of China+1 manufacturing diversification, while Vietnam and India are gaining—mainly in electronics and selected consumer goods. AI & Security: Export limits on Anthropic’s advanced cybersecurity models are pushing Japan and China startups to launch new alternatives for vulnerability discovery and malware analysis. Energy & Geopolitics: With US-Iran talks in Doha under strain, markets watch oil and central bank signals as Asia equities stay mixed and the yen remains near multi-decade lows.
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