AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy Markets: Kuwait Petroleum Corp. is offering crude directly to Asian refiners for the first time since the 1990-91 Gulf War, a shift from long-term contracts and spot sales as it tries to protect market share amid regional disruption. Central Asia Growth: EBRD says Tajikistan is among Central Asia’s fastest growers, with fixed investment up 34.2% in Q1 2026 and manufacturing and power generation driving momentum. AI & Digital Economy: ADB and Uzbekistan trained 250 officials on AI and “new economy” planning, while Uzbekistan also targets AI farming and genomics to modernize agriculture. Trade Facilitation: Kazakhstan is pushing digital and sustainable trade facilitation at a UN forum in Bangkok, aiming to modernize customs and logistics across the Asia-Pacific. Regional Finance & Policy: World Bank lifted Uzbekistan’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.4%, citing resilience even as Middle East energy shocks weigh on global activity. Public Pressure: Hundreds of Indonesian students protested fuel-price hikes and broader spending priorities, spotlighting fiscal strain and subsidy politics. Food & Feed Supply: At VICTAM Asia in Bangkok, industry voices expect protein substitution to reshape aquafeed ingredient sourcing as volatility hits fishmeal and feed markets.
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