AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAviation & Connectivity: Riyadh Air opened bookings for direct flights linking Saudi Arabia’s capital with Islamabad, Lahore and Manila, with first departures from mid-August and September, boosting travel for Pakistan and the Filipino community. ASEAN Trade & Security: Indonesia and Thailand agreed to strengthen ASEAN resilience and cooperation, including food security and a first-ever Joint Trade Commission to tackle trade barriers, as they also reaffirmed support for Myanmar’s ASEAN Five-Point Consensus. China Trade Posture: China defended its “advanced industries over consumption” economic model ahead of EU and US talks, signaling continuity while rejecting claims of protectionism and industrial overcapacity. Monetary/FX Spillovers: The US carried out yen intervention with Japan’s request, with Trump calling it help for Japan and a positive signal for the world economy. Bangladesh External Financing & Inflation: Bangladesh’s external cushion looks thinner as concessional loan commitments and disbursements fall, while inflation pressures broadened in June, with energy costs driving the biggest jump. Energy Markets: Iran-linked oil refining profits are lifting Big Oil earnings, but the surge may fade as long-term demand shifts. Malaysia BioHerbal Push: Malaysia’s health ministry says the herbal industry could create RM30–50 billion in value over the next decade, backed by clinical validation, AI-assisted discovery and stronger regulatory pathways.
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