AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndo-Pacific Diplomacy: India and Indonesia held the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting, with Jaishankar and Sugiono reviewing political, defence and security, maritime and shipping links, plus fintech, pharma, fertilisers, critical minerals, tourism and education—signalling deeper Indo-Pacific convergence. Digital Payments: Nepal and India moved closer to making cross-border QR payments work for Nepalis in India after completing internal steps for a mutual legal assistance pact and related financial cooperation. Aviation Outlook: IATA cut its 2026 airline profit forecast to about $23bn, blaming West Asia war disruptions and higher fuel costs, while noting other regions should still post profits. Energy Costs: India’s tyre makers head into FY27 with strong demand but face sharp input cost shocks tied to West Asia-linked crude volatility, rupee weakness and logistics. Business & Wealth: Gautam Adani reclaimed Asia’s richest spot as Adani Group shares rallied, lifting his net worth to about $89.2bn. Culture & Heritage: Hong Kong plans a major Uzbekistan artefacts exhibition by end-2028, while Qatar Foundation’s Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum earned a TIME “World’s Greatest Places 2026” nod. Sports: Neeraj Chopra’s rivals are rising—World Athletics VP urged “no unnecessary pressure” on him after Rumesh Pathirage’s 92.62m Diamond League win.
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