AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy & Security: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told lawmakers ASEAN is the Philippines’ “safe harbor,” stressing the bloc’s role in regional security and food and energy resilience as Middle East tensions and global uncertainty persist. Investment Climate Watch: Major Philippine business groups backed Marcos’ push to improve the investment climate, but warned that investors will judge reforms by execution—especially lower costs and less red tape—after his SONA highlighted initiatives including a planned AI hub in New Clark City. Trade Policy Risk: OCBC Research said new US Section 301 tariffs may hit regional exporters less than feared in the near term due to exemptions, but the broader overhang remains as the probe into structural excess capacity and overproduction is still unresolved. Sports (ASEAN Championship): Singapore opened the 2026 ASEAN Championship with a 2-0 win over Timor-Leste, keeping their perfect start and setting up the next phase of Group A. Industry (China/West Asia): Audi cut its annual outlook, citing tougher conditions in China and escalating West Asia tensions, with Q2 after-tax profit down about 21%.
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