AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSpace & Industry Partnerships: The Philippine Space Agency says it’s pursuing a public-private partnership to build a spaceport, aiming for a first liquid-fueled sounding rocket test next year from Cagayan to cut launch costs and boost local expertise. Global Trade & Logistics: IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 8.5% in June, outpacing capacity, with North America leading and risks tied to West Asia tensions and renewed US tariff focus. Energy Transition & Regional Cooperation: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says ASEAN needs massive, sustained capital for solar, grids and storage, arguing energy transition is a security and competitiveness priority. Digital Infrastructure & AI: Lockton launches a global Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure Practice, while ServiceNow cuts hundreds of roles in a global restructuring to shift toward AI. Policy & Economic Resilience: India’s Finance Ministry warns elevated oil prices and Gulf tensions could strain deficits and current accounts, urging faster reforms and execution. Health & Global Standards: WHO chief Tedros praises Brazil’s universal SUS model and backs an international hepatitis B elimination certification process. Security & Research Cooperation: The US blacklists Chinese research institutions, drawing criticism that it will chill global scientific collaboration. Markets: Pakistan’s KSE-100 slips 1,340 points amid global weakness and higher oil prices.
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