AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMalaysia’s AI and Energy Push: AWS launched a national programme to bring AI tools and training to public agencies, businesses and students. As data-centre demand grows, the government says power supplies for existing industries must be protected, while TNB cites RM43 billion in grid investment to support rising demand and renewables. Small-Business Squeeze: Australia’s latest rate hike threatens to curb customer spending and raise borrowing costs; typical small-business revenue grew just 3.9% over the year, barely ahead of inflation. Power-Sector Restructuring: South Korea’s five state-owned power generators are seeking consultants to plan a merger, with the work budgeted at 13.7 billion won. Romania’s Business Base: The 7,465 companies in Bucharest’s top-business ranking generated €144 billion in turnover and 592,000 jobs in 2025; a separate estimate says about 3,550 new firms could cover the country’s trade deficit. EU Deal: Brussels approved JD.com’s acquisition of Germany’s Ceconomy after an in-depth foreign-subsidy review, the first such approval under the EU rules.
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