AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPhilippines-Canada Trade & Energy: President Ferdinand Marcos said Canada has joined the Luzon Economic Corridor with an initial CA$2m pledge, with PM Mark Carney backing infrastructure, supply chains and clean energy, plus about $2.5bn in potential deals across mining, critical minerals, energy, services and IT-BPM. Bangladesh Banking Digital Push: Dhaka Bank’s MD Osman Ershad Faiz outlined a shift toward SME and retail lending, using its e-Rin platform for near-instant credit decisions and faster disbursement, as part of a broader tech-led transformation. AI Infrastructure Race: SK Telecom will build an AI data center up to 15GW in Ulsan, scaling from 5GW starting 2029, aiming to make South Korea an AI infrastructure hub. India Energy Supply Update: India withdrew a March 2026 gas-supply order after West Asia disruptions, as LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz resumed under a ceasefire. Nepal Road Expansion Dispute: Fresh protests in Birgunj challenge road widening plans over compensation and rehabilitation for more than 1,100 property owners. Seychelles–India Trade Link: Seychelles invited Indian firms to use the island as a gateway to Africa after Modi’s visit, pitching its strategic location for regional commerce. Co-ops Spotlight: ICA-AP highlighted India’s Mulkanoor Cooperative in Telangana as a “Bridge Builder,” citing zero NPA performance and community reinvestment.
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