AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWind Power: Vestas’ technology chief says China’s race to build ever-larger turbines is driven by employment and energy-transition goals, not the profitability tests used elsewhere. Clean-Energy Supply Chains: Tighter U.S. restrictions on Chinese-made inverters are prompting suppliers to reassess the market and could raise costs for American buyers. Regional Trade: Namibia and the UN Economic Commission for Africa are urging governments to cut customs delays and other barriers to unlock more trade across the continent. Growth Divide: The eurozone grew 0.4% in the third quarter, but France’s economy shrank 0.1%; Germany expanded 0.2%. The U.S. grew at a 3.4% annualized pace, while Canada’s economy stalled in August for a second month. Corporate Strategy: India’s Jio is looking beyond telecoms, betting that AI, cloud and financial services can become new growth engines—though their contribution will depend on customer uptake and revenue. Energy Costs: Slovakia is pressing the EU for coordinated relief, warning that high energy prices are weighing on businesses, households and industrial competitiveness.
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