AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Cloud Expansion: Microsoft is building a billion-dollar AI business in China, supplying OpenAI models via Azure to big local tech firms like ByteDance, Ant and Tencent—raising fresh questions on regulation and IP as US rivals pull back. Markets & Tech Spending: Indian IT stocks plunged after Accenture cut FY26 guidance, dragging Sensex and Nifty lower and reviving fears that generative AI could reduce demand for traditional services. Trade & Tariffs: EU leaders backed stronger trade defences against a surge of Chinese exports while keeping “constructive dialogue” on Beijing, reflecting growing concern over supply-chain dependence. Energy & Geopolitics: The US-Iran truce is easing oil and gas costs, with Strait of Hormuz shipping resuming after months of disruption—an important signal for global energy prices. Regional Business Climate: Turkey’s competition board approved Uber’s acquisition of Getir’s delivery arm, with a promised $500m investment. Tourism & Jobs: Kenya’s travel and tourism sector injected Sh1.6tn into the economy last year and supported 1.8m jobs, underscoring its role as a growth engine. Cuba Reform Push: Cuba’s National Assembly approved a broad economic and social reform package to open the economy and modernize business rules.
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