AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTax and Compliance: Bahrain businesses are preparing for proposed corporate tax of 10% on qualifying profits and a planned e-invoicing mandate, both expected to reshape financial systems from 2027. Malaysia’s Budget: The minimum wage is set to rise to RM2,000 at larger companies from June 2027, covering more than four million workers, alongside support for first-time homebuyers and gig workers. Global Outlook: IMF and World Bank meetings in Thailand face mounting concern over the Iran war’s energy shock, with higher diesel and fertilizer costs and interest rates threatening already-slowing growth. India’s IPO Market: A dozen firms, including Jio Platforms and Zetwerk, are expected to seek public listings this month, extending a fundraising boom that has brought in more than ₹1.1 lakh crore so far in 2026. UK Economy: Economists expect GDP to have fallen 0.1% in August, putting added pressure on the government ahead of a difficult Budget.
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