AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: Malaysia is set to lead ASEAN foreign ministers’ talks in Manila, with West Asia’s spillovers front and center, alongside plans to protect trade and investment, energy and food security, and supply chains. US–Philippines Ties: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet President Marcos during the ASEAN week, as Washington and Manila deepen defense, maritime security, and economic cooperation. Trade Momentum in Cambodia: Cambodia’s trade with RCEP surged 24% to $24.4bn in H1 2026, with exports up 11.8% and imports up 28%, reinforcing RCEP’s role in attracting investment. West Asia Shock Watch: Malaysia’s deputy economy minister says the US–Iran conflict is pushing up oil prices and could raise production costs, so the government is monitoring and using measures to secure supplies and curb price increases. Manufacturing Support in Türkiye: Türkiye will provide 187.5bn lira for manufacturing employment support from 2026–2028, extending a program that already backed 1.39m insured workers. Energy Tech Angle (China): China’s energy storage sector is poised to gain from AI integration under the 2026–2030 plan, aiming to cut development cycles and reduce outages. UK Political Economy: Markets are watching Andy Burnham’s first moves as UK prime minister, with sterling steady and investors waiting for his chancellor choice.
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