AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Economy: Mexico outpaced the US and Canada in 2025, with international visitor spending up 3.5% while the US fell 4.6%, and the FIFA World Cup is forecast to further lift travel growth across North America. Philippines-Japan Infrastructure: Marcos Jr. met Japan’s JICA chief to push rail, roads, healthcare, climate action and Mindanao development, while also advancing the Luzon Economic Corridor into a “world-class” hub. Energy Market Rules: The Philippines’ ERC set new power-generation market share caps for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao to curb monopolies as renewables and storage expand. Regional Politics in India: Punjab’s local elections became a national signal as AAP won 131 wards, while analysts watch how left politics could shift after South Africa’s SACP “Conference of the Left.” Healthcare & Public Trust: Salem Regional Medical Center earned a top US cleanliness rating, and Australia’s aviation reform debate centers on whether regional passengers get full protections. Global Business & Industry: International Graphite and Alkeemia signed a deal to build a graphite processing hub near Venice, aiming to scale battery-materials capacity. Sports & Cities: Budapest’s Champions League final is projected to generate major spending from tens of thousands of foreign supporters. Culture & Soft Power: A first-ever Tibetan Cultural Festival opened in Dharamshala, and CJ ENM and the Korean Cultural Centre UK hosted a London screening tied to global K-content expansion.
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