AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGeopolitics & Energy Costs: Malaysia says it’s ready to cushion the economy from renewed US-Iran tensions after oil prices jumped, with plans focused on supply, price control, and support for firms. Trade Momentum: Malaysia’s trade surplus widened sharply in June as exports and imports both surged, with re-exports and domestic exports driving gains. Retirement Fund Scrutiny: Malaysia’s PM says KWAP must fully cooperate with MACC probes into an eFishery aquaculture investment, stressing zero tolerance for fraud or corruption. AI & Semiconductors: China’s integrated circuit exports rose 88.7% in yuan terms in H1 on AI demand, while Inari Amertron is tipped to regain earnings momentum from FY2027 as optoelectronics and AI optical communications ramp up. Markets & Corporate Moves: NSX in Namibia logged N$94.9m weekly turnover led by financials, and MN Holdings won SC approval to move from Bursa’s ACE to the Main Market. Business Environment: Ghana’s ORC renewed efforts to push business formalisation via nationwide registration clinics. Inflation Pressure Watch: Nigeria faces fresh concern as petrol imports jumped 207% in June, potentially undermining local supply and refineries. Small Business Protection: San Francisco proposes letting small firms unionize to negotiate rents, aiming to ease cost pressure.
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