AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTrade Opening: Vietnam signed a free-trade agreement with Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, aiming to widen market access as global tariff uncertainty reshapes trade. More than 98% of Norwegian exports are expected to enter Vietnam duty-free within seven years. Growth and Inflation: IMF officials cited Asia’s dynamism and AI investment as sources of resilience, but warned that energy and food prices, debt and geopolitical risks threaten growth and keep inflation a concern. AI Engine: The IMF raised South Korea’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.3%, citing strong semiconductor exports and continued spending on AI infrastructure. India’s Investment Cycle: Corporate and small-business lending is accelerating, suggesting private investment may be recovering; economists say policy consistency will be vital to sustaining foreign investment. The IMF projects India will overtake Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy in 2027.
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