AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPhilippines Credit Gap: Only 3% of adult Filipinos have credit cards, leaving many reliant on informal lending that doesn’t build formal credit histories, while advanced Asia-Pacific markets like Hong Kong and Japan sit near 70%+ penetration. AI & Policy: Shanghai will host the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) July 17-20, with 1,100+ companies and a global AI governance meeting focused on regulation and innovation. West Asia Shipping Shock: The Iran crisis is intensifying again as the U.S. resumes strikes and Iran’s hard-liners press escalation, keeping the Strait of Hormuz risk front and center for trade routes. India-EU Business Push: Jaishankar and Goyal joined an India-EU Business Roundtable in Brussels, highlighting deeper trade, technology and R&D ties under the India-EU FTA. Aviation Growth Watch: Cebu Pacific reported first-half passenger traffic up 4.24%, led by domestic demand, as it expects further recovery in the second half. Climate Front: The UK faces a potentially record-breaking heatwave, with 30°C+ days stretching into a third week. Pacific Climate Storytelling: Human Rights Watch and Mark Ruffalo will premiere immersive documentary “Solwata” at Venice, spotlighting Solomon Islands communities facing relocation from sea-level rise.
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