AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoChina’s Consumers: Singles’ Day sales had topped 1 trillion yuan by Oct. 31, roughly matching last year’s pace, as discounts and a longer shopping period struggle to overcome weak confidence and the property slump. Investment Links: Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum began a visit to China ahead of the APEC summit, aiming to attract investment and deepen economic ties while saying the outreach does not signal distance from the US. Infrastructure: Southeast Asia needs an estimated $7.1 trillion in investment by 2040, with a $264 billion annual funding gap, according to ADB figures. Pakistan’s Resilience: ADB approved a $500 million loan to strengthen disaster preparedness and provide rapid financing after emergencies that cause the country about $2 billion in annual losses. India’s Outlook: Moody’s raised its FY27 growth forecast to 7%, citing strong momentum but warning that high inflation remains a risk. Regional Trade: China and ASEAN have provisionally agreed on about 80% of a South China Sea code of conduct, but missed their target to conclude negotiations this year.
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