AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGlobal Rates Watch: Japan lifted interest rates to a 31-year high, joining the tightening trend as the yen and inflation pressures keep markets on edge. Russia-Ukraine Business Fallout: Nestlé is weighing options after the Kremlin moved to take control of its Russian business, raising fresh uncertainty for Western firms operating in Russia. China-ASEAN Trade Push: The 23rd China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Nanning focused on digital trade, green growth and supply-chain resilience under CAFTA 3.0. Energy Costs Pressure: Australia’s new “Energy Pain Index” says commercial bills are being driven more by demand charges than usage, with location-linked network charges creating big disparities. Local Business & Policy: New Zealand’s ACT says it won’t split up power companies, arguing competition tweaks—not breakups—are needed to protect investment and grid upgrades. Cybersecurity: South Korea saw a surge in attacks on government agencies, with hundreds of thousands of confirmed incidents after massive alert volumes. Corporate Restructuring: Jersey-based LIV Golf parent and holding companies were placed into administration amid mounting liabilities and a reported restructuring plan. Automotive Demand: Malaysia’s vehicle market dipped in August, but SUV sales hit a yearly high and September is expected to hold momentum.
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