AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Economy: Manila’s Q2 growth slowed to a post-pandemic low of 2.3%, raising pressure on the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to consider a less aggressive rate path as inflation eases but stays above target. West Asia Security: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Pact, with an “attack on one is an attack on all” clause, reshaping regional security alignments amid ongoing Hormuz tensions. Markets & Commodities: Gold hit $4,342/oz after weak US jobs data boosted hopes for fewer Fed hikes, while oil and shipping remain sensitive to West Asia de-escalation signals. China-India Tensions: Chinese experts criticized India’s move to standardize names in China’s Zangnan area, warning it could complicate border management even as ties show improving momentum. China Weather: Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China’s east coast, prompting evacuations, flight cancellations and flood/landslide warnings. Trade & Industry: Germany’s exports to China fell over 12% in H1 as China’s industrial upgrading shifts the bilateral trade balance. Sports (Asia): Manchester City’s Asia tour ended with a 3-1 win over Atletico in Seoul, featuring Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush.
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