AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarket Shock: Asian shares tumbled after hotter US inflation revived rate-hike fears and deepened the AI chip sell-off. South Korea’s Kospi fell 7.7%, with Samsung and SK Hynix among the hardest hit. Growth Risks: The IMF expects Asia’s economy to slow from 5% growth in 2025 to 4.4% in 2027, warning of risks from the Iran war’s energy shock, rising bond yields and a possible AI correction. The Philippines’ central bank chief also urged the region to guard against another financial crisis. Philippines Politics: Manila is pursuing a law to penalize foreign meddling ahead of the 2028 presidential race, amid security concerns and warnings it could curb dissent. US President Donald Trump is due in Manila for the ASEAN summit next month. China’s Reach: A China-Laos joint airfield has opened while construction continues, drawing regional scrutiny over its potential military role. A long-delayed bridge between China and North Korea has also begun operating, expected to boost trade and travel. Indonesia Graft Probe: Five people, including the disaster agency chief’s brother, were arrested over alleged misuse of emergency procurement funds as haze from forest fires strains the region.
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