AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWest Asia Shock Watch: Singapore says it’s monitoring West Asia’s spillover risks as core inflation eases but imported costs could rise, with the government ready to support households and firms. Carbon Removal Deal: Microsoft signs its first Asia carbon-removal purchase, backing India’s Alt Carbon to remove up to 36,920 tonnes of CO2 via enhanced rock weathering tied to Darjeeling tea estates. Space & Defence Markets: New forecasts point to fast growth across Asia-Pacific in search-and-rescue helicopters, small satellites, mission management systems, lunar exploration tech, and directed-energy/high-energy laser and underwater navigation systems. Central Asia Power Grid Strain: A report warns Central Asia’s renewable push could raise electricity costs unless grid, storage and market reforms keep pace. Digital Infrastructure Risk: Indonesia moves to cut dependence on Singapore after officials say about 90% of international internet traffic still routes through the city-state. Biodiversity Policy: Mongolia approves a 2026–2030 biodiversity strategy with 20 targets and 108 actions. Tourism Push: Uganda earmarks Shs567.32bn for tourism marketing, infrastructure and conservation as receipts recover. Education Snapshots (NY): Multiple New York schools report shifting Asian and Pacific Islander enrollment levels, from sharp drops to steady gains.
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