AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoInfrastructure Spending: The Philippines says it will speed up infrastructure spending in the second half of 2026 after cautious fund releases tied to last year’s flood-control scandal slowed growth. Energy & Commodities: Malaysia expects stable fuel supplies across Petronas stations until August, while Kuwait moves to amend the KPC law to boost flexibility and returns, including adding renewable energy scope. Mining & Industrial Policy: Ghana’s GoldBod will buy 30% of large-scale miners’ gold output from July 1 to strengthen reserves, push local refining, and reduce unprocessed exports. Tech & AI Partnerships: OpenAI is hiring a deal lead for “high-value” semiconductor partnerships, aiming to apply AI to chip design and operations. Business Regulation & Rights: The ACLU warns that surveillance tech firms could gain centralized access to police data, and US lawmakers oppose the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive as costly for American firms. Local Business Climate: Halifax businesses back tougher Canadian bail and sentencing rules targeting retail theft and violence against transit workers. Small Business & Community: Illinois’ creative economy report highlights major job and tax contributions, while a Short North restaurant closes after 25 years.
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