AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Policy: Kuwait Petroleum Corp. has offered crude oil to Asian buyers directly for the first time since the 1990-91 Gulf War, a shift from long-term deals and spot sales as competition and West Asia disruption reshape supply. Power Costs: India’s Delhi says a 31% jump in power purchase adjustment costs is tied to higher West Asia fuel prices, while promising limits on bill impact. Regional Aging Strategy: ASEAN’s silver economy push is getting an official framework aimed at turning population aging into inclusive growth, with security, dignity and productivity as core pillars. Infrastructure for Remote Sabah: Malaysia’s Sabah Southern MADANI Link will build a 275kV transmission line to better connect interior communities and balance the state’s power grid. Politics & Development in India: Himachal Pradesh ministers hit back at Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda over alleged political messaging instead of financial relief. Sports & Culture: India named PV Sindhu and the Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty duo to lead its badminton squad for the Asian Games in Japan; Pakistan also secured a spot in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup. Tech & Inclusion: IIIT-Hyderabad student Souvik Ghosh’s Cognitii platform earned Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 recognition for early support for neurodivergent children.
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