AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCross-Border Haze: Wildfire smoke from Indonesia has pushed Timor-Leste to close schools for the rest of the week. Jakarta says it will accept help from neighbours as it fights fires, while stressing that hotspots are falling. Regional Diplomacy: Asian and Middle Eastern leaders gathered in Baku for the CICA summit, seeking cooperation on security, trade routes and digital development despite deep political divisions. Economic Outlook: The IMF urged Malaysia to strengthen its fiscal buffers and target subsidies better. Across Asia, the Fund warned of inflation risks even as it expects the region to outpace global growth; a tech sell-off has meanwhile dragged down markets in Japan and South Korea. Food Security: Pakistan ranks second-worst in South Asia on the 2026 Global Hunger Index, with 16.1% of its population undernourished and one-third of young children stunted. Arts: Davao’s Ngilngig film festival will bring filmmakers and films from across Asia to the Philippines later this month.
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