AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCentral Banking & Inflation: Philippines’ BSP is widely expected to raise rates again on Aug. 27 to 5% as the peso hits fresh lows and reserves slip, with forex risks feeding price pressure. ASEAN Unity: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong used National Day Rally to push stronger ASEAN centrality and warn that West Asia instability could escalate, so the region must “stand on our own.” Trade Tensions: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight escalated after talks collapsed, with 50% tariffs hitting Canadian goods and analysts warning Trump’s approach is straining alliances. Middle East Pressure: Iran’s president defended a U.S. memorandum as a way out of the stalled conflict, while Pakistan’s army chief is set to visit Tehran to revive talks amid Gaza and West Bank violence. Energy & Environment: Lowy Institute warns Pacific deep-sea mining could start as early as 2027 without guardrails, leaving island states to negotiate protections case-by-case. Regional Diplomacy: Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan doubled down on their alliance in Tashkent, framing Central Asia and the South Caucasus as one integrated geopolitical and economic space. Safety First: Malaysia’s works minister urged engineers not to compromise on safety for cost control as BEM awards highlighted engineering leadership.
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