AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoKorean Peninsula: Trump says he may meet Kim Jong Un during his November Asia trip, as North Korea displays a new intercontinental missile and fires more ballistic missiles. Seoul, Washington and Tokyo are coordinating their response. Markets and AI: Asian shares tumbled, with South Korea’s Kospi down 7.4% as chipmakers sold off amid doubts about the AI boom and China’s growing competition. The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast, citing strong Asian tech exports, but warned an AI market correction could threaten financial stability. Energy Security: Middle East conflict and higher oil prices are exposing Southeast Asia’s dependence on imported fuel, adding urgency to the region’s shift toward renewable energy. Media Freedom: Thailand’s public broadcaster Thai PBS faces calls for protection of its independence as political and commercial pressure on the media persists.
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