AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMarkets & Rates: Softer U.S. inflation cooled Fed-hike fears, lifting Asian tech-led stocks; South Korea’s KOSPI surged while oil eased near $85. Strait Security: Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are urged to run multinational stress tests for the Strait of Melaka, extending drills beyond piracy to possible military escalation. Trade & Mobility: India-U.K. CETA took effect, with Modi saying it will boost farmers, MSMEs and professional mobility via the new double social security arrangement. Semiconductors: China’s CXMT priced an $8.6bn IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market, betting on an AI-driven DRAM upcycle and Beijing’s self-reliance push. AI & Power Limits: Standard Chartered warns AI data-centre growth may hit grid capacity constraints, with New York’s AI build moratorium as a sign of early limits. Circular Fashion: Pact and Plan B Circular are teaming up to scale textile-to-textile recycling ahead of expected EU rules in 2028. Regional Connectivity: Viva launched Armenia’s first 5G+ network across Yerevan and six regions, aiming to expand nationwide by year-end.
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