AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoMarkets & Energy: Global investors are stuck in a tug-of-war between AI optimism and fresh oil-shock fears as crude rises again on West Asia tensions, with knock-on risks for inflation, currencies and Asia’s equities. Supply Chains: A new supply-chain volatility read points to firms front-loading orders, pushing safety stock to multi-year highs and keeping Asia under the most strain. Pakistan–China Trade: CPEC 2.0 is set to unlock a new wave of Pakistan-China ventures in agriculture, industry and mining, building on earlier investment and jobs gains. Central Asia Cooperation: Xinjiang’s Trans-Altai platform widens participation with Kyrgyz and Turkmen representatives, aiming to boost trade, logistics, energy and tech links across the Eurasian corridor. ASEAN Work & Skills: The ILO and Singapore renew an ASEAN labour partnership focused on AI, platform work, ageing workforces and decent work. Business & Investment: Uzbekistan and Hong Kong move to deepen ties via a business council and regular trade missions, while Kazakhstan pushes digital tools to speed transit and cut border delays. Regional Business Pulse: Thailand’s TTM+ tourism fair draws strong international turnout, and Bombardier plans to nearly double its Singapore MRO footprint, adding 200 skilled jobs.
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