AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMyanmar Sanctions Evasion: A Reuters investigation found a $15.8 million shipment presented as South African diesel was Iranian jet fuel delivered to Myanmar, with paperwork masking the cargo and buyer despite U.S. sanctions. El Niño Risks: Southeast Asia faces heightened drought threats to rice, palm oil and hydropower as the 2026–27 El Niño develops; past events exposed about 90 million more people in the region to drought. Energy Security: Saudi Arabia plans to store crude in Singapore from 2027, bringing supplies closer to Asian markets after disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Asia may need $1 trillion in annual energy investment over the next 15 years to meet demand and strengthen resilience. Undersea Cables: Companies are routing new Southeast Asian data links around the Malacca Strait, where dense cable traffic and China’s expanding maritime presence raise concerns about disruption.**
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