AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSports & Entertainment: Post Malone’s Asia stadium tour, including a Sept. 29 Manila show at the Philippine Arena, has been postponed; all other Asia stops (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan) were also delayed, with ticket refunds issued. Cricket (Women’s Asia Cup): India captain Harmanpreet Kaur defended squad picks after Anjum Chopra questioned Pratika Rawal’s selection, while Pakistan women’s team confirmed fixtures and squad changes ahead of the tournament in Dubai. Basketball (Gilas): Gilas Pilipinas faces Jordan at home before a tougher Iran clash, but key naturalized players are absent, raising stakes for an all-Filipino core. Tech & Infrastructure: Google says its Visakhapatnam AI hub’s first phase could be ready in 24–30 months, with early data-centre operations soon after. Finance & Business: Cathay Bank opened its Ho Chi Minh City representative office, expanding its Asia-Pacific footprint. Geopolitics & Security: North Korea condemned a US-approved South Korea weapons sale, warning of adverse effects on regional security. Trade & Markets: Drewry’s container freight index edged down as trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe spot rates softened, while Asian stocks rose on Nvidia’s strong earnings. Energy & Shipping: Southeast Asia is adjusting to Hormuz-linked disruptions as oil and gas supply concerns ripple through regional routes.
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