AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWest Asia Travel: Attacks in Saudi Arabia have disrupted some flights, with UAE carriers cancelling services to Riyadh, Abha and Yanbu. India says wider air traffic through the region is still moving. Malaysia’s Budget: Budget 2027 raises financing and guarantees for smaller businesses to RM57 billion and aims to narrow the fiscal deficit to 3.3% of GDP. Bangkok Transit: Thailand is targeting a common rail ticket by January 2027, with fares capped at 45 baht per journey. Vietnam’s Fuel Market: A draft plan would let fuel companies set retail prices under a government formula, with disclosure rules and state oversight. Regional Trade: The EU is seeking up to €12 billion in investment for the Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia and the South Caucasus with European markets. China’s Reach: A newly opened China-Laos air facility could extend Beijing’s military presence in Southeast Asia, though large-scale Chinese deployments have not been reported. Australia’s Gas: First commercial gas from the Beetaloo Basin is flowing, as US drilling expertise helps advance a long-delayed shale project.
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