AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMiddle East Oil Shock Watch: U.S. stocks surged and oil slid after Trump called off a threat to bomb Iran, reviving hopes for a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease inflation pressure. Kuwait Energy Pivot: Kuwait’s KPC offered crude to Asian buyers directly for the first time since the 1990-91 Gulf War, as it tries to expand market share amid disruption and force majeure. ASEAN–China Connectivity: Cambodia backed new ASEAN–China digital and youth cultural initiatives unveiled in Shenyang to boost people-to-people ties. Trade & Industry Push: The 10th China–South Asia Expo opened in Kunming with hundreds of firms and a matchmaking focus on green energy, manufacturing and services. Central Asia Business Links: Uzbekistan and Algeria discussed a joint commission, business council and a “Made in Uzbekistan” expo in Algiers. Energy Transition Debate: A Pacific survey warns transition policy must be built as development policy to avoid inflation and backlash. Tech & Society: Meta’s Facebook and Instagram suffered a widespread outage; meanwhile, Indonesia’s wushu chief targets gold at the 2026 Asian Games and ramps up youth development.
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