AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoASEAN-Russia Tech Push: Philippines President Marcos urged ASEAN-Russia to scale up cooperation in AI, data centres and power generation after the Kazan summit, saying the partnership still hasn’t reached its full potential. Afghanistan-Central Asia Trade Reset: Kazakhstan’s deputy PM told Kabul that a stable Afghanistan is key to regional peace, with both sides targeting $3bn in trade via transit, banking and logistics upgrades; Taliban officials also pressed for faster implementation of an economic roadmap. India Energy Cost Shock: India’s crude import bill jumped 81.5% in May to $18.7bn as West Asia tensions lifted global prices, even as volumes stayed steady—raising pressure on the external account. Bangladesh Investment Drive: PM Tarique Rahman promised support to revive closed state factories and kicked off a Malaysia-China trip, with talks expected to cover trade, investment and the Teesta River project. Pakistan-ADB Insurance Reform: Pakistan and the ADB signed a $700m loan for insurance sector reforms aimed at resilience and sustainable finance. India Macro Watch: NSE flagged a weak monsoon and El Niño risk for 2026, while RBI minutes pointed to West Asia uncertainty shaping the “wait and watch” stance.
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