AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Tensions: The Philippines urged restraint after renewed attacks on vessels and US-Iran strikes raised fears for shipping and oil markets. Regional Security: Iran-linked clashes and attacks in Iran’s border and Kurdish areas left security personnel dead and underscored spillover risk. Minimum Wage Pressure: Labor groups in the Philippines criticized a staggered NCR wage hike, saying inflation tied to the Middle East oil crisis is squeezing workers. UAE Trade & Deals: A UAE-Ukraine CEPA took effect, cutting customs duties on most goods to boost non-oil trade. Qatar-Türkiye Space Push: Es’hailSat signed with Türksat and Thales Alenia Space for its next high-throughput satellite, expanding secure connectivity across MENA and beyond. Logistics Expansion in Dubai: DP World and Arcapita’s Lintara broke ground on a 20,000 sqm build-to-suit logistics centre in Jafza. Business & Finance: QNB will sponsor APLMA’s Asia–Middle East corridor panel in Singapore; Turner & Townsend reported Middle East revenue up 73% in 2025. Infrastructure & Aviation: Tanzania plans new airports, while India studies a month of strategic crude/LPG/LNG reserves. Energy & Trade Costs: Global air cargo demand rose 6% in May, but Middle East carriers saw a contraction tied to conflict disruptions.
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