AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoASEAN at 59: Cambodia’s FM Prak Sokhonn says ASEAN’s next phase must be shaped not just by governments but by businesses, academia, civil society and youth—while keeping unity and centrality front and center. West Asia security reshuffle: A Modi-Netanyahu call appears linked to the new Pakistan–Saudi Arabia–Türkiye “Mecca Pact,” which signals a major shift in regional security alignments and raises questions about competing blocs. Trade & compliance pressure: Bangladesh is pushing ahead with an EU free-trade push and RCEP entry, but exporters face tighter Western labour rules—moving “compliance” from ethics to market access and competitiveness. Digital skills for SMEs: Bangladesh launches the Meta Small Business Growth Academy with LightCastle to train SMEs in digital platforms and AI tools. Banking spotlight: NCC Bank wins ICC Emerging Asia awards for risk management, MSME acceleration and asset quality. Regional connectivity: China’s Pinglu Canal completes its first full-route patrol, paving the way for a September opening and deeper ASEAN-linked navigation. Markets watch: Philippines inflation/growth weakness keeps the BSP on track for another rate hike later this month, with analysts flagging pressure on consumer spending.
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