AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBRICS Diplomacy: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, with talks expected to focus on trade resilience, cross-border payments, energy security and conflict pathways. Regional Summit Push: Seoul prepares for the first Korea–Central Asia Summit, aiming to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, energy and supply-chain diversification, while also hosting an interregional forum with Uzbekistan to turn agreements into investment and jobs. Geopolitics & Finance: Moody’s says Azerbaijani banks are least exposed to regional geopolitical risks, though Central Asia and the South Caucasus remain vulnerable to inflation spillovers. Transport & Infrastructure: Thailand’s Airport Rail Link operator is set to keep services running until Jan. 31 as negotiations continue over a possible extension. Sports & Society: North Korea’s men’s football team has arrived in Japan for the Asian Games, with Japan allowing entry for sports exchanges despite sanctions. Health Governance: Saima Wazed resigns as WHO Southeast Asia regional director amid fraud allegations. Central Asia Tourism: CAREC countries discuss cross-border tourism routes and plans to upgrade the “Visit Silk Road” portal with AI tools and shared standards. Markets Watch: India’s 10-year bond yield tops 7% as oil and US yields lift rate-hike fears.
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