AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPhilippines Growth Watch: The economy grew just 2.3% in Q2, the slowest pace in 16 years outside the pandemic, as Middle East-linked inflation hit household spending and public construction cooled—though Malacañang says momentum should return in H2. Malaysia AI & Industry Push: Fortude unveiled an AI-driven delivery model to speed Infor CloudSuite ERP implementations, while RHB flags Malaysia’s semiconductor strength as a base for AI-era structural shifts. Venture & Healthcare Capital: Malaysia’s KWAP and Khazanah-backed funds continued backing startups and nutraceutical/healthcare plays, signaling more institutional money into private markets. Public Transport Contract: Malaysia’s MRCB-Theta Edge JV won a RM3.03bn Mutiara Line LRT systems design contract, boosting Theta Edge shares. Corporate Finance & Risk: Fortegra’s ratings were upgraded after DB Insurance’s acquisition, while Malaysia Aviation Group began stricter mandatory drug screening for pilots. Business Tech & Talent: Netflix’s “Operation Safed Sagar” is credited with major local economic activity, and India’s investor base is getting younger, with under-30s taking a larger share.
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