AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Disruption: Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption has grounded flights at eight Indonesian airports, with Soekarno-Hatta closed until 8.59am (local) and nearly 23,000 passengers affected as airlines revise schedules. Cross-border Connectivity: Macau and Jakarta are pushing to restart direct flights, citing strong Indonesian visitor demand and thousands of workers in Macau. Food & Packaging Leadership: Tetra Pak appointed Michael Wu as Managing Director for Oceania, tasking him to support Australia and New Zealand food safety, sustainability and resilient food systems. Risk & Insurance Services: Willis (WTW) named Trevor Madden as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, effective 1 Nov 2026. Marine & Energy Costs: Reuters flags a looming fuel oil shortage for ships and power plants as war-linked refinery strain and shipping disruptions tighten supply, with Singapore set to feel the pinch. Fintech & Capital Flows: KPMG data shows APAC fintech funding fell to US$4.6b in H1 2026; India led with US$2b, while Hong Kong stayed strong in digital assets. Space Investment: Google-backed Pixxel raised US$100m Series C led by Temasek and Seraphim to expand Earth sensing and its Aurora software platform. Logistics & Trade: Malaysia’s bond market saw record foreign inflows in August, driven by AI data-centre optimism.
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