AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoStrait of Hormuz fallout: With US-Iran talks stalling, oil prices are climbing again and markets are bracing for a longer squeeze on energy and trade routes. Rupiah pressure: Indonesia’s rupiah slid to a fresh record low around Rp17,503 per US dollar, prompting fresh calls from lawmakers to plan through 2027. Energy buffers: Indonesia is moving to build a new oil storage facility in Sumatra, even as it pitches an ASEAN oil-storage hub. Disaster diplomacy: South Korea is sending its top fire official to Indonesia and Vietnam to market its “119” emergency dispatch system. Transport payments: In the Philippines, GCash and Maya are lining up for a unified cashless fare system, aiming for smoother transfers across modes. Climate risk: Scientists warn record fire outbreaks across Africa and Asia could worsen with El Niño. Local welfare: Indonesia’s nutrition agency plans prison-run free meal kitchens, with inmates cooking for schoolchildren.
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