AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Tensions & Markets: Asian stocks bounced as chip shares steadied, but oil surged again after the US struck Iran for a second straight day and Trump said the Iran ceasefire is “over,” reviving inflation fears and rattling bonds; India’s rupee also slid sharply. India-West Asia Fallout: India urged restraint and dialogue after renewed attacks on commercial shipping, warning they threaten energy supplies and global trade. Supreme Court Education Relief: India’s Supreme Court issued notices to the government and CBSE over a plea from Class XII students in Gulf/West Asia seeking access to compartment exams after disruptions. Asia Tech & Trade: Google rolled out new YouTube shopping and creator-led commerce tools across Southeast Asia; air cargo demand rose 7% in June as AI hardware boosted key corridors. Business & Expansion: Barentz opened a Mumbai application lab to speed personal-care innovation; Airties agreed to acquire Bengaluru-based Aprecomm to expand AI-driven connectivity experience management for ISPs. Health & Climate: Infectious-disease experts in Bangkok warned climate-driven displacement and food insecurity could make outbreaks harder to contain. Logistics: Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd resumed one Suez canal service as security conditions improve, while Malaysia said its ports are acting as a safe haven amid disruptions.
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