AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIncome Upgrade: The World Bank reclassified the Philippines as an upper-middle-income economy, with GNI per capita rising to $4,850 in 2025; President Marcos says the shift should boost investment and jobs. North America Trade: The US declined to extend USMCA in its current form, starting a 10-year wind-down clock while pushing talks on tougher auto rules of origin and “economic security” provisions. AI and Public Stakes: OpenAI is reported to have proposed a 5% stake for the US government (and similar stakes for other major AI firms) to share AI upside amid rising Washington scrutiny. Monetary Policy: Japan’s BOJ should raise rates at a moderate pace to curb excessive yen weakness, a government panel member argues, endorsing further hikes this year. Tax and Housing Certainty: Australia removed retrospective CGT changes after industry pushback, aiming to protect investor certainty while expanding foreign-resident CGT coverage. Digital Governance: India asked Meta to pause WhatsApp usernames rollout and explain safeguards, citing scam and impersonation risks. Energy Efficiency: Dozens of countries backed energy efficiency as a core policy tool to cut costs and improve resilience.
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