AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWest Asia Energy Shock: Oil and gas disruption tied to the Iran-Israel conflict is again rattling Asia’s markets and household budgets, with analysts pointing to higher crude and knock-on effects for airlines and consumers. Energy Supply Diversification: Amid Hormuz risk, Azerbaijan is positioning itself as an alternative supplier, with Japan receiving its first Azerbaijani cargo since the war began—more symbolic than structural, but strategically important. Data Centres & AI Infrastructure: Digital Realty is launching in Malaysia with plans for about 32 MW of capacity in Cyberjaya, including a 15 MW AI/HPC site, as regional demand for digital infrastructure keeps climbing. Trade & Food Exports: India secured continued EU access for seafood, honey, eggs and animal casings under updated AMR-linked rules beyond September 2026, protecting about $1.59bn in fisheries exports. Jobs & Skills: An ADB study finds digital skills demand is spreading beyond tech roles across Asia-Pacific, with South Korea highest and the Philippines lowest. Business Tech Scaling: A new enterprise survey warns AI investment is stuck on “legacy tech debt,” with many firms unable to scale AI workloads. Education & Community: Fiji’s first all-female solar installation team brought 24/7 power to a remote primary school, aiming to boost women’s pathways into technical trades.
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