AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarkets: Japan and South Korean tech stocks led a regional rebound on Wednesday, with Seoul’s Kospi up 3.3% and Tokyo’s Nikkei gaining 0.9% after strong US earnings. Japan’s exports rose 16.7% year on year, though higher oil prices widened its trade deficit. Competition: Taiwan blocked Grab’s US$600 million purchase of Foodpanda’s local delivery business, saying the proposed remedies did not address harm to competition. Climate Risk: The ADB warns annual coastal flood losses across 30 Asia-Pacific economies could reach US$199 billion by 2050, up from about US$27 billion today; more than 400 million people live within 10 kilometres of the coast. Para Sport: Indian athletes continued a strong run at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, winning golds and setting records, while para table tennis players secured historic medals in standing events. Regional Ties: US officials are pursuing closer trade and critical-minerals links with Central Asia, as Washington seeks a stronger role in the region.
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