AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Asia Flashpoint: Oil jumped above $105 a barrel as attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea routes raised supply fears, pushing up India’s crude import costs and keeping markets on edge. Diplomacy at BRICS: India’s Modi is set to meet Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian as West Asia escalation strains BRICS consensus talks, with Iran and the UAE reportedly clashing over wording on war responsibility. Pacific Online Safety: A new Pacific-focused documentary highlights how social media shame, cyberbullying and privacy harms are reshaping communities in Fiji and Aotearoa, as New Zealand weighs restrictions on youth access. Health Leadership Shake-up: WHO Southeast Asia chief Saima Wazed resigned after fraud allegations tied to travel and credentials, following Bangladesh’s wider political fallout. Regional Connectivity: The US, Philippines and Japan launched the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum in Manila, pitching private investment across transport, energy and digital infrastructure. Climate Justice in Nepal: Nepal’s speaker says the country faces disproportionate climate damage, urging global support after deadly floods and wildlife impacts. Finance Innovation: BlackRock won Hong Kong authorization for a tokenised HKD money market fund, while DBS expanded DBS MAX with multi-gateway digital collections.
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