AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Resilience Finance: The Asian Development Bank will lend Fiji US$210m to cushion households and businesses from fuel and food shocks tied to the Middle East conflict, plus boost disaster readiness and digital transformation. SME Market Entry: Malaysian SMEs are being urged at CAMEX to localize products, cut sugar, adjust sizes and upgrade gift-friendly packaging to win in China. ASEAN MSME Push: The Philippines hosts an ASEAN MSME summit focused on easier access to capital, markets, mentorship and digital tools for small firms. Climate Commitments: 50 companies and groups in the Philippines pledge net-zero by 2050, even without a national timeline, through a private-sector coalition. India Growth Outlook: Moody’s lifts India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% but flags inflation risks from higher energy prices and El Niño. Trade Integration Watch: China-ASEAN ties get a boost ahead of CAEXPO 23 in Nanning, with CAFTA 3.0 and RCEP spotlighted for digital and green supply-chain opportunities. Energy Shock Risk: A new oil-price surge narrative warns Asia faces tighter margins as borrowing costs and energy costs rise. Corporate Moves: Merck KGaA expands its Bengaluru life-science manufacturing; India’s SEZ duty relief may be extended due to low uptake.
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