AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMarkets: Asian shares rallied as Anthropic’s IPO filing lifted AI sentiment, even as China’s STAR50 tech index has lost 40% in under four months, wiping out about US$480 billion in value. South Korea: The economy grew 1% in the third quarter, beating forecasts as exports and investment strengthened, though household consumption slipped. Currencies: The Philippine peso hit a record low of 63.95 to the US dollar, pressured by high oil prices and uncertainty ahead of central bank decisions. Trade: Malaysia and Bangladesh begin talks on a free-trade agreement, aiming to conclude a deal in 2027 as Bangladesh prepares to lose preferential market access. Energy: Singapore plans a joint nuclear-engineering master’s programme for 2027 as it builds expertise to assess potential nuclear power deployment.
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