AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMarkets and Rates: Asian shares slid as crude surged above $100 a barrel and bond yields climbed; India’s central bank raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage point to 5.5%, adding pressure on equities. Energy Security: Asian governments are moving to expand oil reserves, build regional stockpiles and accelerate renewables after the Iran war exposed supply risks. Southeast Asia received about 80% of Gulf oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict; the Philippines plans a national reserve by 2027. Investment Ties: The UAE and Singapore are exploring wider cooperation in investment, advanced manufacturing, logistics, education and philanthropy, aiming to help businesses reach new markets. Regional Integration: Central Asian leaders and Azerbaijan used their expanded summit to promote joint industrial projects, transport links and a shared e-commerce platform.
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