AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSME Exports: Malaysia’s trade agency and Alibaba.com signed an agreement to help local businesses, especially halal producers, use AI and digital platforms to reach global buyers. Trade Deals: India says the first tranche of its trade pact with the US is finalized and under legal drafting, while talks with Canada aim for a year-end agreement and $50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Trade Tensions: China proposed export controls on AI, solar and biopharma technologies, adding to friction with Western trading partners. Growth Outlook: The IMF expects Asia-Pacific growth to slow to 4.8% in 2026 and 4.4% in 2027, with Pacific and low-income Asian economies facing downgrades as energy costs and uneven gains from AI weigh on prospects. Rates and Investment: Apollo economist Torsten Sløk says AI infrastructure spending could keep upward pressure on interest rates, as expected returns remain above borrowing costs. Energy Policy: The UK is putting affordability ahead of its 2030 clean-power target as ministers focus on household bills.
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