AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: The Philippines wrapped four days of ASEAN ministerial meetings, highlighting the bloc’s “convening power” and adopting key common positions, as the South China Sea and Middle East tensions stayed front and center. US-ASEAN Security Stakes: The US reiterated it will keep operating in international waters and won’t let any South China Sea code undermine its interests. Philippines Power Costs: A Philippine senator called for a review of EPIRA, saying electricity prices stayed high despite privatization and competition. Market Shock from West Asia: Middle East crude premiums jumped as Red Sea and Hormuz disruptions rerouted supplies, feeding into broader Asian market jitters. Malaysia Data Centre Backlash: Malaysia’s data-centre boom is facing a widening “resources” debate over power and sustainability, with protests spreading beyond Johor. Philippines Anti-Corruption Push: A Pulse Asia survey found nearly 30% of Filipinos want Marcos to focus on anti-corruption in his SONA. Tech & Chips: Intel’s revenue forecast beat estimates on data-centre demand tied to AI. Trade & Tariffs: US forced-labour tariff moves loom across multiple economies, adding pressure to regional exporters.
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