AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBRICS Summit 2026: India pushed for more resilient trade inside BRICS, urging payment-system links, local-currency deals and simpler rules at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi as leaders also weigh West Asia and Ukraine risks. India–China Reset Watch: Xi Jinping’s first India trip since 2019 is set to test the diplomatic thaw, with business leaders betting on faster bilateral trade even as border tensions linger. Central Asia Pivot: South Korea will host its first Korea–Central Asia Summit in Seoul next week, aiming to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, energy and supply-chain diversification. Islamic Finance Drive: EDB and IsDB Institute plan a Central Asia-focused platform to attract Islamic capital via the Astana International Financial Centre. Oil Shock Risk: Brent back above $100 is stoking inflation and growth worries for India, with economists warning each $10 rise could shave GDP growth. ASEAN Climate Stress: El Niño is flagged as a bigger inflation threat than a growth hit for ASEAN, mainly through food prices. Malaysia AI/Data Centres: Malaysia is positioning itself as a hyperscale and AI compute hub as Singapore constraints redirect investment, with electricity supply deals already secured for major projects. Startup/Deals: Popo Global raised ₹532 crore from Artal Asia to scale its restaurant brands across India.
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