AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSoutheast Asia Haze: Indonesian wildfires are driving hazardous pollution across the region, with Singapore and Malaysia badly affected. Super-El Niño heat and dryness are worsening fires, while schools and outdoor activities face disruption. Food Security: A UN official warns delays to a plan for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could threaten planting seasons and trigger food shortages in parts of Asia and Africa. Regional Diplomacy: Leaders at the CICA summit in Baku backed deeper cooperation, with Kazakhstan’s president proposing a shared transport strategy linking major Eurasian corridors. Azerbaijan’s chairmanship was extended for two years. Economic Outlook: The IMF warns Asian growth is slowing and inflation risks persist, as a tech sell-off rattles regional markets. Philippines: Inflation tops public concerns, cited by 71% of adults in a new survey. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also urged action on port congestion, poor roads and limited cold-chain capacity to keep essential goods moving ahead of Super El Niño.
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