AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPhilippines Tourism Gap: WTTC data shows travel and tourism supports 14.2% of jobs in the Philippines in 2025, but international visitor spending was just $10.7bn—well below Southeast Asia’s $16.5bn average—leaving the country reliant on domestic tourists. Sports & Culture: India’s Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as women’s cricket captain across formats after World Cup and Asian Games glory, while Karnataka boosted Asian Games medal cash awards (₹1 crore for gold) and the Senate filed a resolution honoring gymnast Carlos Yulo’s double-gold. Film & Arts: South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival opens with A-list FIAPF recognition and 247 selections from 59 countries. Regional Economy & Energy: The World Bank raised India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% but flagged oil and El Niño risks; Cambodia’s growth forecast was cut to 3.5% as tourism slumped and fuel costs surged. Business & Travel: Air India Express expands West Asia routes to 135 daily departures; Asian stocks were mixed as AI-driven tech strength met worries over higher borrowing costs.
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