AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPhilippines Inflation Watch: A poll of economists says Philippine headline inflation likely held at 6.4% in July, with cheaper rice and vegetables offsetting higher fuel and electricity costs—keeping pressure on the central bank to stay restrictive. China Trade Posture: China is defending its “advanced industries over consumption” economic model ahead of EU and US talks, signaling policy continuity while pushing back on Western claims of protectionism. Bangladesh-U.S. Ties: A top adviser says the US holds Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in “the highest regard,” pointing to deeper cooperation on trade, investment and technology. Central Asia Spotlight: Central Asian states and Azerbaijan say global interest is rising as logistics corridors, energy and rare minerals move to the front of geopolitics. Vietnam Offshore Expansion: PetroVietnam’s drilling unit has taken ownership of a new jack-up rig, aiming to reactivate it in Namibia before deploying in Vietnam. Philippine Aviation/Logistics: UPS is seeking to shift some Hong Kong cargo routes to Clark as it positions the airport as a bigger logistics hub. Sports & Leadership: India named Harmanpreet Kaur captain for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, with Smriti Mandhana vice-captain.
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