AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Asia shock hits markets: India’s PM Modi renewed austerity appeals within 24 hours, rattling investors as analysts read it as a warning of tougher steps ahead—while the rupee slid to a record low and oil-price fears linger. EU rights crackdown: The EU sanctioned 16 people tied to Russia’s forced deportations of Ukrainian children, framing it as deliberate identity destruction. Myanmar gems under scrutiny: Miners in Mogok unearthed an 11,000-carat ruby—Myanmar says it’s among the biggest ever, but rights groups again urge buyers to avoid stones linked to military funding. ASEAN energy push: ASEAN leaders doubled down on resilience at the Cebu summit, prioritizing faster power-grid links, oil-sharing and food-security mechanisms as Middle East disruptions threaten supplies. Regional business tie-up: Grab and Nuitée launched “GrabStays” inside the Grab app, betting on AI-led travel bookings across Southeast Asia. Myanmar-China energy talks: Myanmar’s electricity minister met PTTEP to discuss boosting gas output and pipeline security with Thailand.
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