AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWest Asia Security: The US urged Americans in West Asia to consider leaving as Iran-US tensions flare, warning of possible airspace closures and travel disruptions after renewed exchanges of fire. Iran-China Missile Claims: A Reuters investigation says a Hong Kong intermediary arranged delivery of Chinese shoulder-fired air-defense missiles to Iran via Pakistan, raising questions after Xi’s assurances to Trump. Regional Geopolitics: Analysis highlights the “Greater Caspian” as a new Eurasia pivot, with Azerbaijan and Central Asian states deepening cooperation around the Middle Corridor. Bangladesh Banking: Pubali Bank won ICC Emerging Asia awards for “Best Bank – Bangladesh” and growth performance. Central Asia Payments: TaqFlow emerged from stealth to launch a cross-border payments network aimed at faster settlement and lower fees for Central Asian corridors. India Infrastructure & Trade: PM Modi inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram and launched ₹18,000 crore projects; India-Philippines trade could reach $10bn in 5–6 years via FTAs. Crypto & Power Theft: Southeast Asia’s illegal crypto mining is increasingly stealing electricity and linked to organized crime, with Malaysia cited as a hotspot. Sports: SAFF re-elected Kazi Md Salahuddin as president; Bahrain drawn for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup in Group B.
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