AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarket Rout: Asian stocks plunged as fears of slower AI investment and tighter US scrutiny hit tech shares. Japan’s Nikkei fell 6.1% and South Korea’s Kospi 6.3%; investors also sought safety in the US dollar. Energy Security: ERIA estimates ASEAN could cut the annual cost of additional oil reserves by 22% through regional cooperation, compared with national stockpiling. Vietnam’s Growth: Manufacturers see Vietnam gaining as a regional industrial gateway, with investors shifting toward higher-value production, automation and stronger local supplier links. Pacific Support: The ADB is providing the Marshall Islands $11.7 million to ease pressure from rising fuel and food costs and improve public finances. Insurance: Manulife’s Asia core earnings rose 17% in the third quarter to US$635 million, despite a slight dip in sales.
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