AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup build-up: Asia’s record nine nations are set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Japan tipped as the continent’s strongest side and debutants Uzbekistan and Jordan among the headline qualifiers. Australia–India tech ties: Blackstone-backed AirTrunk says it will invest $30b in India over four years to add 5GW of data-centre capacity, after meeting PM Modi. Climate watch: NASA reports a broad swell of warm Pacific water, a sign a Super El Niño could intensify later this year, raising fears for heat and disrupted rainfall. Local business & travel insurance: Allianz Partners has agreed to buy a large portion of nib’s travel insurance portfolio across Australia and New Zealand, pending approvals. Energy & construction: Bouygues Construction and Equans have started work on NSW’s Muswellbrook Solar Farm with a 135MW solar plus 100MW battery project, targeting 2028 commissioning. Sport (women’s): The Matildas face Mexico in a “strategic” tune-up as they shape up for next year’s World Cup. Markets: The ASX 200 slipped as banks and miners dragged, with iron ore falling again.
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