AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Gender Push: Philippines President Marcos urged Asean to give women greater decision-making roles at the 4th Asean Women Leaders’ Summit, calling it a leadership gap that affects security and prosperity. AIIB Connectivity Drive: In Doha, AIIB governors’ meeting highlighted Gulf integration potential, with Qatar’s finance minister backing more AIIB projects for connectivity and climate financing. Pakistan IMF Talks: Pakistan and the IMF formally began reviews under the EFF and climate resilience programme, with possible $1.2bn financing on completion. China-ASEAN Growth Shift: FutureChina Forum speakers said Chinese firms are eyeing Southeast Asia for higher-value growth, AI and advanced manufacturing, while managing property and jobs to support consumption. APEC CEO Summit: US firms are actively signing up for APEC’s Shenzhen summit in November, with major names already applying. Digital Infrastructure & Cloud: Sri Lanka Telecom’s SLT-Mobitel launched an enterprise premium cloud with Nutanix, while Olilo rolled out ASN and IPv6 PI sponsorship services to lower barriers for network operators. Markets & Energy: Asian stocks mostly fell as hopes for reopening the Strait of Hormuz faded and rate-hike expectations rose; oil extended gains. Trade & Mobility: India will use Routes Asia 2027 in Delhi to unlock new air connectivity with 55 countries, 115 airlines and 2,500 meetings.
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