AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChina’s Trade: China’s trade surplus hit $938 billion in the first nine months of 2026, after exports jumped 36.3% in September, intensifying pressure from trading partners over the imbalance. Food Security: A severe El Niño could drive global food prices up 9% and prolong supply shocks into 2028, Dunya Analytics warns. Separately, a new hunger index finds progress stalled worldwide, with conditions worsening in sub-Saharan Africa and Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo facing the largest acute crises. Digital Finance: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva estimates fraud costs the global economy $500 billion to $1 trillion a year and says AI is expanding the threat. Growth and Jobs: Singapore’s economy grew 5.4% year-on-year in the third quarter, easing from 6.2% in the previous quarter; Vietnam is pushing for growth above 10% this year after expanding 9.01% in the first nine months. IMF officials say AI could affect about 40% of jobs worldwide, reshaping skills and work rather than simply eliminating jobs. Arctic Trade: South Korea’s first commercial round trip to Europe via the Arctic shipping route has returned, as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to respect international norms and sanctions while preparing for future use of the route.
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