AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel Shock in the Pacific: A US–Israel war-linked oil crunch is hitting Fiji and other Pacific islands hard, with pump prices rising fast and $100 barely filling tanks—raising costs for basics like food and even school runs, and threatening growth and inflation in economies already strained by climate shocks. Tourism Momentum: Malaysia has become Southeast Asia’s most-visited nation, drawing 10.6 million travellers in Q1-2026 as infrastructure upgrades and “Visit Malaysia Year 2026” marketing keep paying off. Teacher Spotlight in Sarawak: Rural teachers in Sarawak are being hailed as “silent architects of civilisation” after longhouse communities showed graduates’ photos—made possible by educators who taught despite isolation. Heat Risk in ASEAN: A new ASEAN roadmap warns extreme heat is now a health and productivity threat, pushing cities toward passive cooling. Brunei Link on Climate: Brunei ratified the ASEAN Centre for Climate Change agreement, setting up a regional push on policy and emissions action.
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