AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWest Asia Tensions: US President Trump vowed retaliation after Iran-linked attacks on US forces in Jordan and the UAE, as oil prices jumped on renewed Strait of Hormuz risk. India Diplomacy & Trade Security: PM Modi met Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian at the SCO summit in Bishkek, urging dialogue to end conflicts and discussing maritime safety and trade impacts; India is also weighing a sustainable way forward for Iran’s Chabahar Port amid shifting rules. SCO Central Asia Push: Modi’s Uzbekistan visit elevated ties with a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, aiming to deepen connectivity, energy, defence and digital cooperation. Philippines Economy & Markets: The peso stayed Asia’s “weakest link” despite BSP rate hikes, with MUFG pointing to persistent inflation-growth tradeoffs and external-account pressure. Indonesia Digital Rights: Indonesia summoned WhatsApp after mass account deactivations, with the platform citing a system error and working to restore access. Asia-Pacific Sports: Bangladesh beat Indonesia by 71 runs in the Women’s Asia Cup opener; Fiji men’s basketball made history by advancing in FIBA Asia Cup 2029 pre-qualifiers. Regional Defence Drills: Indonesia, the US and allies launched “Super Garuda Shield” exercises to deter aggression across the Indo-Pacific. Aviation & Travel Data: IATA said global passenger demand rose just 0.2% in July, with uneven regional performance.
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