AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPhilippines Markets: UNESCAP says Philippine 10-year bond yields jumped 133 bps to 7.3% since end-February, the second-biggest rise in Asia-Pacific, as Middle East-linked uncertainty lifts risk aversion and borrowing costs. US–Korea Security: Democrats hit back after Trump ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce” joint drills with South Korea, while the US also redeployed its last carrier in Asia—USS George Washington—toward the Middle East amid Iran tensions. West Asia Nuclear Focus: Trump reiterated Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, keeping the nuclear track front and center as energy and oil-price concerns linger. Cambodia Politics: Kem Monovithya, daughter of opposition leader Kem Sokha, was appointed special envoy to PM Hun Manet after meetings with ruling and former-opposition figures. Asia-Pacific Data Centers: Cushman & Wakefield reports a record 26.5 GW data center pipeline in H1 2026 as AI pre-leasing tightens supply; in New Zealand, Datagrid began key works on a major AI data centre campus. Tourism: Maldives Airports Company Limited named official aviation partner for the World Travel Awards Asia, Oceania & Indian Ocean 2026. Sports: Gilas Pilipinas Youth beat Thailand 91-62 to clinch second seed in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup group, setting up knockout crossover play.
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