AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Security: A fire at Bangladesh’s Moheshkhali gas storage and regasification unit has deepened the country’s gas crunch, sending people back to long queues and threatening power generation and key industries like textiles. Regional Diplomacy & Trade: Indonesia is pushing to fast-track the EU’s ratification of the IEU-CEPA, targeting approval in H2 2026 and entry into force in early 2027. APEC Data Push: APEC economies in Chengdu agreed to treat data as a growth resource, aiming to move from “managing data” to using it, with stronger connectivity and cross-border cooperation. Markets Watch: Asia is bracing for volatility as investors track the US Fed decision and West Asia-linked oil risks, with crude near $100 feeding inflation concerns. Business & Tech: ServiceNow is investing $40m in India’s BusinessNext (valued at $700m) to expand autonomous AI for banking workflows. Governance & Integrity: Malaysia will host the ASEAN-PAC secretariat meeting in Melaka (July 28-30) to strengthen regional anti-corruption cooperation. Investment Climate: India’s Investment Friendliness Index flags persistent bottlenecks—skilled labour, land access, and approval timelines—despite progress on digital and incentives.
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