AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndia–Uzbekistan Dealmaking: PM Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, set a $5bn annual trade target by 2030, and agreed a long-term uranium supply framework alongside deals across mining, tourism, defence and digital public infrastructure. Women’s Cricket: India began the Women’s Asia Cup with a 94-run demolition of Thailand in Dubai, powered by Shafali Verma’s 64 and a disciplined bowling attack that bowled Thailand out for 65. Tech & Business: OpenAI hired Meta executive Sandhya Devanathan to lead Southeast Asia and Australia, aiming to grow in markets home to 600m+ people, with her role based in Singapore. Philippines Economy/Infrastructure: The World Bank’s IFC approved up to $170m financing for YCO Cloud’s data center expansion in the Philippines, including new capacity in Batangas and Bataan. Currency Watch: The Philippine peso hit a record low versus the US dollar, flagged as driven by energy import costs and a widening trade deficit. Sports (Regional): Australia stayed perfect in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, beating Jordan 126-93 to remain 8-0.
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