AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoState-Owned Firms: Malaysia plans legislation to tighten governance of government-linked companies and investment firms, with clearer limits on executives’ powers following past scandals. Trade and Investment: India and the Netherlands discussed market access and supply chains at a business forum attended by about 200 participants; a separate India-US trade portal has attracted 3,500 registrations, with officials pitching it to smaller exporters. Sri Lanka Recovery: Colombo approved a $100 million Asian Development Bank loan for a programme aimed at economic resilience and inclusive opportunities. Growth and Rates: South Korea’s economy grew 1% in the third quarter, driven by semiconductor exports. In the US, Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi says the Federal Reserve should hold rates, warning that a hike could compound risks to growth. Albania Outlook: The World Bank expects 3.4% growth this year and says trade reforms could raise the economy’s size by as much as 10% over the medium term. South Africa Industry: The automotive aftermarket generated R933 billion in trade in 2025 and supported more than 310,000 jobs; officials are calling for more local production and investment.
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