AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Shock Watch (Southeast Asia): The IEA warns Southeast Asia’s energy bill is still vulnerable, with Middle East crude supplying 60% of imports and Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushing 2026 costs higher; Electricity Costs (Singapore): Singapore’s regulated power tariff is set to jump from July as imported gas dominates generation, with analysts flagging a 20–25% rise; West Asia Peace & Trade Lanes: US and Iran sign an initial deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran says it will charge ships after a 60-day toll-free period; G7 Finance: G7 leaders pledge action on high debt burdens for developing countries, including middle-income states, urging reforms and more private investment; India-US Diplomacy: PM Modi and Trump meet at G7, with Modi pressing seafarers’ safety and Trump calling India a “trusted ally” playing a “big role” in West Asia; Taiwan Security: Taiwan’s top diplomat says it needs US weapons as Beijing’s threat grows, while a $14bn arms sale remains stalled; Regional Business: Uber launches in Nepal’s ride-hailing market; JTB agrees to buy Bangkok’s EXO Travel; Tech & Connectivity: Nokia will upgrade the Malaysia–Cambodia–Thailand subsea cable to boost capacity for AI and low-latency services.
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