AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAround-the-clock markets: South Korea kicked off 24-hour won-dollar trading to improve foreign investor access, extending hours beyond the 2024 shift. Energy & trade: ADNOC launched a global LNG marketing and trading platform in Abu Dhabi, aiming for 47 mtpa by 2035, while Iran and Qatar resumed maritime trade after a five-month pause. Regional governance & rule of law: Israel’s Supreme Court set a deadline over the detention of 14 Gaza doctors, as the government signals it may defy court rulings. Work & rights: A Hague university faced scrutiny after 100+ reports of bullying and abuse of power, while Australia’s foreign resident CGT changes dropped retrospective provisions after industry pressure. Economy & jobs: Eswatini warned South Africa protests could disrupt cross-border trade and employment, given SA accounts for over 72% of its imports and exports. Infrastructure: Armenia’s Vedi Reservoir project (29 million cubic meters) is set to boost irrigation, and Caltrans issued Tahoe Basin roadwork advisories with delays up to 20 minutes. Local politics: A Mombasa MP launched a governor bid focused on healthcare, education, sanitation, and service delivery.
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