AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTyphoon Bavi Disrupts Trade Routes: Taiwan braces after a major storm with thousands evacuated and hundreds of flights cancelled, while the Philippines reports deadly landslides. Shipping & Ports: Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC and COSCO are reportedly exploring stakes in Sri Lanka’s Colombo and Hambantota terminals, as transshipment competition heats up. ADB Warns Sri Lanka: The lender keeps 2026 growth at 4% but cuts 2027 to 4%, citing energy costs and inflation risks. India–New Zealand Strategic Push: Modi and Luxon upgrade ties to a strategic partnership, target doubling trade by 2030, and advance logistics and maritime cooperation. ASEAN/Asia Trade Policy: APEC business leaders adopt policy proposals on integration, digital innovation and connectivity ahead of November talks. AI for Business Transformation: NCS expands its Sunshine.AI suite for sovereign enterprise deployment and partners across healthcare, transport and education. Sustainability & Inclusion: PropertyGuru’s 2025 report highlights lower emissions and more inclusive housing discovery tools across Southeast Asia. Regional Deals: South Korea and Mongolia sign a CEPA to boost market access and minerals supply-chain cooperation. Climate Risk Watch: A study flags Ahmedabad and many South/Southeast Asian cities as highly heat-risk, driven by vulnerability and limited coping capacity.
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