AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina Trade: Exports jumped 36.3% in September, lifting China’s January–September trade surplus to $938 billion as the EU presses Beijing to rebalance trade. Singapore: The economy grew 5.4% in the third quarter, but the Monetary Authority held policy steady as growth moderates. AI Adoption: A survey of 461 Southeast Asian executives found 57% of organisations remain stuck at the pilot or deployment stage, with coordination—not technology—often the obstacle to scaling. Energy and Shipping: The IEA warns diesel supplies will stay tight through 2027, while Middle East shipping disruptions are raising freight costs and inflation risks for Asian importers. Regional Resilience: ASEAN+3’s AMRO and the IMF renewed their cooperation agreement through 2029 to support financial stability and capacity building.
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