AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Economy: GDP grew 0.7% in the third quarter, its fastest pace in nearly two years, with AI investment and consultancy demand helping drive expansion; households, however, are still feeling the squeeze. Food and Energy: Rising energy costs are the leading food-security worry for UK food and agribusinesses, cited by 21% in a new survey, ahead of weather and water concerns. Retail Rescue: Poundland has secured another 10 working days of protection from creditors as its owners seek a buyer and try to save the discount chain and jobs. Trade and Investment: Malaysia is pursuing closer business ties with China, including supply-chain opportunities for local SMEs, and has proposed an ASEAN-GCC-China business council to deepen trade among the regions. Finance in the Gulf: Blackstone has opened a Dubai office to grow its wealth-management business and expand access to alternative investments. Business Under Fire: Kyiv is increasing support for companies operating during the war, including help with generators, shelters, tax relief for damaged property and urgent business problems.
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