AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate Risk: Annual coastal-flood damage across Asia-Pacific could reach as much as $739 billion by 2100, the ADB warned. It says investing $9 billion to $19 billion a year in coastal protection could keep losses near current levels. Regional Economy: APEC finance ministers warned that persistent global imbalances threaten growth and stability, pledging closer coordination but setting out no specific steps. Markets and Energy: Asian shares rebounded as strong SpaceX and Super Micro results lifted chipmakers, while Brent crude topped $110 a barrel amid threats to shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesia: Singapore’s GIC and Temasek rejected claims that they pressured MSCI to downgrade Indonesia’s market; the former Indonesian minister who made the allegations offered no supporting evidence. Trade: New Zealand’s free-trade agreement with India took effect, granting duty-free access to Indian exports and aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030. Competition: Taiwan blocked Grab’s $600 million purchase of Foodpanda’s local business, saying the proposed remedies failed to address competition concerns.
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