AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPhilippines Economy: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered a review of 2026–27 growth targets after the economy grew just 2.1% in the third quarter, its weakest expansion since the pandemic. COP31 Finance: Delegates in Türkiye urged richer countries to close a climate-finance gap they say is widening, and called for action to match global pledges. G7 and Iran: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said sanctions and a naval blockade were working well enough to avoid major military operations, but France warned the risk of escalation remained. Africa Investment: Qatar’s Chamber of Commerce called for stronger economic ties with African nations, including better financing and support for small businesses. ASEAN Ties: Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will make the first state visit to the Philippines by a sitting Brazilian leader before the ASEAN summit, with talks expected to focus on bilateral and Global South cooperation.
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