AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Trade Infrastructure: China says its Pinglu Canal—linking Nanning to Vietnam’s Beibu Gulf—has moved toward opening after delivery of its first command vessel, aiming to cut freight costs and reshape China-ASEAN logistics. Renewables Shift: China also reported installed solar PV capacity has overtaken coal for the first time, signaling a faster move toward a renewable-led power system. Markets: Tokyo stocks slid sharply as oil prices rose on West Asia tensions and Japan’s long-term rates climbed, hitting growth and tech names. ASEAN Digital Policy: ASEAN is set to sign a Digital Economy Framework Agreement at a summit in the Philippines, covering data governance, AI cooperation, digital identity, cybersecurity and digital trade—raising new compliance questions for firms. Aviation & Connectivity: AirAsia launched a codeshare with Turkey’s Pegasus, expanding access to 160 destinations via Istanbul. Sports & National Teams: Bangladesh recalled Shanto and Hasan Mahmud for the Asian Games cricket tournament, while Kuwait’s WASL finals draw sets up group-stage matchups in Beirut. Public Health: Pakistan’s nutrition conference urged urgent, measurable action to tackle malnutrition and child stunting. Business Expansion: Chipotle opened its first Asian restaurant in Seoul, with more planned in South Korea and Singapore.
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