AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoAuto Policy Shift: Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards that end the Biden EV mandate, targeting about a one-third cut in passenger-vehicle fuel economy requirements through 2031, a move that could reshape US auto pricing and investment. UK Economic Politics: Andy Burnham tells Labour’s conference he can deliver “radical change” despite Iran-war-driven borrowing costs, while Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds warns Labour not to rejoin the customs union. Corporate & Credit: Bangladesh bankers and business leaders urge broader consultation before Bangladesh Bank rolls out a special exit facility for classified loans, warning rushed rules could hurt recovery and credit discipline. Trade & Industry: Pahang plans to brand Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly gateway, leveraging the ECRL to speed exports, while Egypt’s IMC signs a pact to help SMEs adopt ERP via local SaaS. Food Security: Malaysia’s Fama readies nationwide buffer stocks and warehouse procurement ahead of rising El Niño risk. Markets & Tech: Canada’s Anita Anand tells the UN Ottawa is diversifying beyond the US under “values-based realism,” as investors watch shifting global economic cooperation. Business Risk Watch: Hospitality directors warn one in six firms fear collapse amid cost pressure, and insolvency experts say directors must act early when cash tightens.
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