AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Philippine Sea Public Opinion: A Stratbase Institute-commissioned Pulse Asia survey says 86% of Filipinos back working with like-minded allies (US, Japan, Australia, Canada, South Korea) to uphold the 2016 arbitral award, with strongest support in Mindanao (91%). Banking Watch: Fitch cut its outlook on the Philippines’ banking system to “deteriorating,” warning US-Iran war-linked oil shocks could lift inflation, weaken growth, and raise credit costs; 98% of the Philippines’ crude imports come from the Middle East. Markets & Energy Shock: Asia shares slid on renewed Iran-US strikes and tech weakness ahead of US inflation data, while oil held firmer; in India, equity mutual fund inflows fell 40% in May as West Asia tensions and crude volatility cooled sentiment. Regional Diplomacy: Philippines DFA chief Ma. Theresa Lazaro urged solidarity and rules-based maritime governance at Japan’s Nikkei Future of Asia Forum. Business & Jobs: Bata India expanded Varun Bansal’s role to lead IT across India and APAC; Bombardier plans to nearly double its Singapore footprint with a new Seletar facility and 200+ skilled jobs. Sports: Nepal’s women’s cricket team was eliminated from ACC T20 Asia Cup qualifying after a loss to Thailand.
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