AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDigital Economy: Malaysia’s digital economy is projected to reach US$48 billion this year, growing 20%—the fastest pace in Southeast Asia alongside Vietnam—as e-commerce and business use of AI expand. Trade: Canada and the UAE have signed a trade agreement as Ottawa seeks new markets beyond the US, while Türkiye’s September trade deficit narrowed 25.8% year on year to US$5.16 billion as exports outpaced imports. Investment Climate: Six in 10 Belgian nuclear-sector companies are delaying investment amid uncertainty over government energy plans, putting jobs and billions in annual turnover at stake. Economic Strain: Iran’s labor ministry warns continued contraction could push 1.4 million people out of the workforce; official figures show 700,000 jobs lost and inflation near 90%. UK Budget: The government is preparing its first budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham amid high inflation, rising energy bills and public debt above £3 trillion.
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