AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Energy: Asia-Pacific airlines carried 135.03M passengers in Jan–Apr (+5%), with demand shifting to longer-haul routes as jet fuel averages $165/bbl amid Middle East tensions, pushing up fares. AI, Industry & Commodities: Investors warn the AI boom is also a metals-and-power story, as agentic systems demand far more energy and infrastructure than today’s chatbots. Europe Security: Russia’s drone strikes in NATO Romania injured two people, with NATO leaders calling it a dangerous escalation and a sign the war’s risks are spreading. South Africa Economy & Energy: The SARB raised rates to 7.0% for the first time in three years, while Transnet signed a 25-year LNG terminal operator deal at Ngqura to bolster gas supply. EVs & Costs: South Africa’s EV market is gaining momentum as fleet case studies show lower total cost of ownership versus diesel, despite higher upfront prices. Remittances & Finance: A “hidden tax” on migrant workers highlights how high fees and friction drain value from cross-border transfers, even as stablecoins promise cheaper rails. Tech & Data Centers: India is emerging as a low-bottleneck APAC data centre hub, with stock projected to top 3 GW by 2028. Homelessness: Major South African cities are using shelters, family reunification, and better data systems to reduce street homelessness. Trade & Growth: Papua New Guinea is pushing agricultural exports to Europe, aiming to expand beyond fisheries under EU access rules.
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