AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Inflation Shock: Renewables are being pitched as Asia’s shield against oil-price spikes as the Middle East crisis drags on, with experts warning the region’s energy security still hinges on chokepoints it can’t control. ASEAN Diplomacy & Forums: Vietnam is pushing for more substantive ASEAN cooperation with New Zealand and the UK, while the ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi keeps spotlighting regional centrality and practical action. Indonesia Finance & Markets: Indonesia’s OECD accession push got a boost as the regulator OJK welcomed OECD feedback on insurance and pension reforms, while Danantara kicked off a debut global US-dollar bond sale amid investor jitters. Climate Risk for Clean Power: Zurich says 75% of ASEAN renewable sites face severe climate risk by 2030, but upfront resilience spending could cut losses sharply. Central Asia Trade & Investment: Kazakhstan is deepening ties with the Netherlands and Nordic partners, including project talks and hub ambitions, as Pakistan positions itself as a connector linking BRI and INSTC routes. Tech & Skills: NUS and Applied Materials are teaming up to speed semiconductor process development and build an AI-for-manufacturing talent pipeline. Corporate Moves: ASICS will spin off Onitsuka Tiger’s high-end business to speed decisions, while Meta rolls out its Business Agent to turn WhatsApp chats into sales. Markets Watch: Asian stocks opened lower amid Iran-related risk and tech weakness, with KOSPI leading declines.
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