AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade Diplomacy: Pakistan and Türkiye are pushing to turn political ties into a “dynamic economic partnership,” with leaders agreeing to expand defense and trade cooperation and target $5B in bilateral trade. Maritime & Blue Economy: Pakistan says it’s prioritising port modernisation, ship recycling, coastal ecosystem protection and blue-economy investment, with the IMO signaling interest in a visit. Regional Growth Corridors: Canada has formally joined the Luzon Economic Corridor with a CA$2M pledge, while Marcos’ trip reportedly unlocked about $2.5B in investments across mining, energy and IT-BPM. Inflation Watch: Australia is flagged as an inflation outlier, with economists arguing the RBA hasn’t done enough to cool underlying price pressures. UK-India Market Access: India-UK CETA rules were notified for a July 15 start, setting the framework for determining “origin” and duty-free access for most Indian exports. Energy Costs & Policy: Australia’s energy minister blamed past “denial and delay” for household bill blowouts, as consumers paid billions more since 2022. Fiscal Accountability Clash (Nigeria): Atiku Abubakar alleges an IMF-linked “shadow budget” of ₦8.8T outside Nigeria’s official spending process, demanding scrutiny of the Tinubu government. Business Climate Concern: Economists in Trinidad and Tobago warn closures are happening without enough new investment to replace lost capacity. Infrastructure Delivery: India’s bullet train tunnel-boring launch in Mumbai was delayed by weather, but authorities ordered tunnelling to start immediately to avoid project slippage.
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