AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPhilippines Business Costs: A proposed bill would let businesses claim tax credits for mandatory discounts to seniors and people with disabilities, easing costs for smaller firms. Malaysia Investment: RHB expects the government’s planned RM83 billion development budget to support jobs and small businesses, while drawing more private investment into transport, green projects and data centres. Corporate Deal: ASSA ABLOY agreed to sell its PKI digital-trust unit to Vista Equity Partners; the business recorded US$58 million in 2025 sales. Green Innovation: Latvia will allocate €32.54 million in Norway Grants to help companies develop and scale green technologies, with applications expected to open in 2027. AI Adoption: Philippine business AI use rose to 32%, but just 17% of firms have a plan to scale it and only 6% say AI is fully integrated. Global Outlook: IMF officials called the world economy resilient but warned that conflict, trade tensions and high debt leave little room for complacency. Nigeria Mobility: Uber has exited Nigeria and Moove is winding down there, as operators cite high financing and energy costs alongside pressure to keep rides affordable.
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