AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Asia Tensions: The US-Iran exchange of heavy attacks has pushed the Strait of Hormuz to the centre of the crisis, with Gulf states facing retaliatory strikes and shipping risk concerns rippling into Asia-Pacific markets. ASEAN Diplomacy: Vietnam says it will keep working with ASEAN to support Myanmar’s peace and reconciliation, urging more concrete steps and regular engagement after an informal ASEAN meeting in Bangkok. Climate Policy: Malaysia’s climate bill is set to be tabled this year, with plans for a carbon tax to nudge industries toward greener operations. Energy Investment: The ADB approved a $160m loan to expand Bhutan’s solar capacity via a first private-majority public-private partnership, aiming to cut winter electricity imports. Digital Commerce: Lazada is deepening creator commerce with a Meta affiliate partnership, letting creators tag products in Facebook content across six Southeast Asian markets. Sports & Youth: Oman will host the inaugural FIH U18 Youth Hockey5s Asia Cup, with a headline India-Pakistan clash, while Malaysia unveiled the 2027 SEA Games and ASEAN Para Games theme “Celebrating Unity.” Business & Trade: Allianz Research flags APAC resilience to the conflict but warns the Philippines and Indonesia lag as domestic turmoil compounds exposure.
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