AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGreater Caspian Geoeconomics: Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan are deepening ties through the Cholpon-Ata track, with an alliance-style alignment aimed at stabilising the South Caucasus–Central Asia trade axis. AI Governance: A Shanghai-signed WAICO deal sets up a new intergovernmental AI cooperation body, pushing rule-setting beyond a small tech club. Cross-Border Payments: TaqFlow says it has emerged from stealth to launch a faster, cheaper Central Asian payments network built to cut settlement delays and currency volatility. Bangladesh–US Partnership: US envoy Sergio Gor wraps up a Bangladesh visit, prioritising trade, investment and Rohingya support, while Dhaka pitches US funding for warehousing and agri/IT supply chains. India Market Signals: Motilal Oswal upgrades Bajaj Finance to Buy (target Rs 1,300) and keeps a cautious rates view; Axis trims Dabur’s target to Rs 515 amid West Asia uncertainty. Energy Shock Buffering: India defends ethanol blending, saying it saved consumers about ₹30/litre during the West Asia spike. Southeast Asia Power Theft: Crypto mining is increasingly stealing electricity and linking to organised crime, with Malaysia reporting large losses and raids. Policy Uncertainty Hit: Nepal’s central bank study links policy uncertainty to weaker stocks, imports and growth. ASEAN–China Cities: Singapore urges ASEAN–China co-creation on housing and liveable cities, citing the Tianjin eco-city model.
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