AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarket Watch: New Zealand’s benchmark rose 0.6% as easing oil prices lifted sentiment across Asia; healthcare and infrastructure shares led gains. Investors are watching US inflation data and the start of earnings season. AI and Growth: The IMF says AI could lift growth by 0.5–1 percentage point in advanced Asian economies and 0.2–0.8 point in emerging ones, helping offset ageing workforces — if adoption does not widen regional gaps. Malaysia’s Investment Push: CGS International says Budget 2027 offers companies incentives for technology, skills and green investment. The government is also working to broaden exports beyond semiconductors and strengthen domestic supply chains. Regional Trade: Cambodia’s trade with ASEAN climbed 16% to US$14.26 billion in the first nine months of 2026, as trade with the EU rose 14% to US$5.03 billion.
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