AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoMarkets: Asian stocks were mixed as investors weighed doubts over AI spending; oil prices fell more than 3% on hopes of progress in Iran talks. Investment: A Chinese business delegation indicated plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia, spanning semiconductors, digital infrastructure, food processing and other sectors. The figure is an initial indication, not a confirmed investment commitment. AI and business: AI marketing firm Profound named Singapore its Asia-Pacific headquarters and plans to hire more than 15 people as it expands across the region. Factory outlook: The IMF warned of slowing factory activity in Asia as AI demand cools, while Vietnam’s manufacturing growth eased and export orders fell. Economic risks: Global growth forecasts remain positive, but rising debt, high borrowing costs and energy shocks are adding pressure, particularly for emerging economies.
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