AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRegional Trade: Sri Lanka plans a privately financed logistics hub at Colombo port, aiming to expand beyond container transshipment and attract investment. China’s Economy: Growth accelerated to 4.5% in the third quarter, driven by exports, but weak domestic demand and a property slump remain concerns. China–Philippines Tensions: Manila summoned Beijing’s envoy over remarks that China could easily win a conflict, calling them provocative and warning they could worsen bilateral ties. Diplomacy: Vietnam’s leader To Lam began a six-day visit to Denmark, the EU and Belgium to deepen cooperation. In Uzbekistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Central Asian counterparts to advance trade and security ties. Climate and Food Security: Indonesian fires are spreading toxic haze across Southeast Asia, while shipping disruptions and El Niño-driven drought threaten to push food prices higher into 2027. Technology: Cybersecurity firm Horizon3 is establishing its ASEAN headquarters in Singapore as AI-driven attacks fuel demand for security services. Sport: India’s Sheetal Devi equalled a world record at the Asian Para Games.
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