AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPhilippines Enforcement Push: The Department of Agriculture and partners will hold the 3rd International Tobacco Summit in Pasig on June 18, focusing on cutting illicit tobacco and nicotine trade that drains livelihoods and government revenue. ASEAN-Russia Diplomacy: President Ferdinand Marcos heads to Kazan for his first Putin meeting and to co-chair the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit, with talks expected to center on energy and food security plus wider cooperation. Markets on Iran Deal Hopes: Asian trading sentiment lifted as the US-Iran peace framework raised hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz; oil slid and the Philippines peso jumped, while New Zealand’s market lagged on local heavyweight drags. Cross-Border Payments Warning: A study projects Asia-Pacific cross-border payments nearing $24T by 2032, but says settlement “rails” are shrinking and still built for slower, smaller volumes. Aviation & Connectivity: Thailand allocated winter 2026/27 slots to new carriers including AirBorneo, while Air New Zealand plans ultra-long routes with several 11+ hour services. Seoul Water in Singapore: Seoul promotes its Arisu tap-water brand at Singapore’s Water Week, pairing public trust messaging with AI for future infrastructure. Climate Risk: Southeast Asia braces for El Niño conditions that could disrupt monsoon rains and hit rice and palm oil, raising food-price pressure. Tech & Mobility: Roadzen’s drivebuddyAI subsidiary won a patent for real-time lane detection, supporting ADAS and future autonomy.
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