AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSoutheast Asia Haze: Wildfires in Indonesia have pushed the regional alert to its highest level, closing schools and driving up respiratory complaints. A Malaysian medical equipment supplier reported a 35% jump in oxygen sales. Trade & Diplomacy: Vietnam signed a free-trade deal with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, opening wider market access. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Central Asia with a large business delegation to pursue trade, energy and critical-mineral ties, before a business-focused visit to India. Regional Tensions: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine, renewing a long-running sore point with South Korea and China; she is not expected to visit in person. Economic Outlook: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva pointed to Asia’s resilience and AI-driven growth, but warned that inflation, debt, conflict and climate risks threaten the global outlook, especially for poorer economies.
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