AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAsian Cup: Saudi organisers say the January tournament remains on schedule despite Houthi attacks, even as golf and cycling events are postponed and the AFC says a delay remains possible. Vaccine Security: A five-year initiative will invest up to $650 million in Southeast Asian vaccine manufacturing, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen regional supply. Regional Haze: Fires in Indonesia have killed four people battling the blazes, shut schools and spread toxic smoke across Southeast Asia; Singapore’s leader says legal action against responsible companies is under consideration. Market Warning: MSCI’s proposal to remove Indonesia from its global indexes has rattled investors and could restrict the country’s access to international capital. Economic Outlook: The ADB warns that inflation across Asia-Pacific could worsen as energy and transport costs rise, climate risks mount and debt repayments grow more burdensome. Climate Displacement: The UN warns that climate change could force as many as 40.5 million people in South Asia to move by 2050.
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