AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPhilippines Macro: The IMF cut its 2026 growth forecast to 3.4% from 3.9%, citing weaker Q2 performance (2.3%) plus oil-driven inflation and sluggish government spending, while projecting a rebound to 5.1% in 2027. Indonesia Environment: Indonesia’s forest fires are worsening haze across Southeast Asia, with international help described as piecemeal and a major funding gap for tropical forest protection highlighted. China-US Diplomacy: Xi Jinping wrapped up his Washington visit, promising two more Trump meetings before year-end, but analysts noted few concrete trade or AI breakthroughs. South Asia Policy: Nepal’s new foreign-policy doctrine frames engagement as “three directions, one strategy” — India, China and the wider world — to expand trade and connectivity while preserving development autonomy. India-GCC Ties: India and the GCC reviewed their Joint Action Plan in New York, focusing on West Asia issues and shipping challenges, with trade at $178.66bn in FY25-26. Azerbaijan Connectivity: Azerbaijan pitched itself as a Europe-Asia transport and logistics hub, citing a 90% freight jump on the Middle Corridor since 2022 and plans to expand gas and renewables exports. Digital Safety: Indonesia urged Meta to accelerate deactivation of under-16 accounts under child-protection rules, demanding a clear timeline and reporting.
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