AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoIndo-Pacific Security: Australia’s Lowy Institute warns China’s PLA can project power toward Australia with long-range missiles and other systems, creating “structural pressure” even without direct strike capability. Energy & Maritime Trade: India says a Malta-flagged LNG carrier safely transited the Strait of Hormuz en route to Dahej, while shippers remain cautious as the US-Iran framework raises hopes for corridor reopening. Logistics & Trade Flows: Asia-Pacific cross-border payments are set to near $24T by 2032, but settlement “rails” are lagging—raising costs and delays for regional trade. Rail & Urban Mobility: India’s Railways plans station upgrades under Amrit Bharat, including Mumbai’s Borivali to ease congestion; Telangana says it will fund Hyderabad Metro Phase-2 on 100% equity and seeks a Centre NOC. Aviation Demand: Cebu Pacific sees travel improve in May as fuel surcharges ease. Safety Watch: China summons major construction firms over deadly infrastructure failures, signaling tougher accountability. Drone Adoption: A study flags rising drone use in India’s logistics and clean-tech, with security and delivery speed driving uptake. Air Crash: A skydiving plane crash in Missouri killed 12, renewing scrutiny of operator oversight.
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