AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWest Asia Tensions: India urged restraint and dialogue after renewed attacks on commercial shipping, as oil prices jumped and markets watched the Strait of Hormuz for disruption. Markets & Growth: The ADB cut India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6% citing higher energy costs, while also warning prolonged Middle East energy shocks are weighing on developing Asia; it raised South Korea’s outlook on a semiconductor-driven AI boom. Digital Payments & Trade: Singapore-linked firms are eyeing Hong Kong’s Qianhai dual-headquarter model for Greater Bay Area expansion, while stablecoin-based rails gain traction in regional payments as licensing matures. Responsible AI in Finance: Malaysia’s banking leaders said AI adoption must be judged by governance and trust, not speed, as they push workforce upskilling and stronger risk frameworks. ASEAN Science & Women’s Leadership: An ASEAN-India conclave in Phnom Penh brought together women scientists to tackle barriers in STI, focusing on food security, sustainable energy, education and emerging tech. Business & Consumer Tech: Google rolled out new YouTube commerce tools for Southeast Asia; FanCode secured streaming rights for Sri Lanka’s Lanka Premier League in India. Energy Transition: Indonesia’s Pertamina signed a MoU with Boeing to develop sustainable aviation fuel, exploring feedstocks, tech and policy.
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