AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoMalaysia Economic Data Leadership: Malaysia has named Siti Asiah Ahmad as chief statistician, effective July 15, replacing Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. She will lead key national statistics including GDP, foreign trade, and industry/services data, with a background spanning economic and social statistics and digital transformation. Bangladesh Export Investment Push: Bepza secured a record $718m in investment proposals for FY2025-26, with 36 firms signing leases to set up manufacturing in its zones. Projects are expected to create 75,744 jobs, with new focus areas ranging from electronics and drones to processed foods. Kazakhstan-China Business Talks: Kazakhstan’s Atameken and CCPIT Shanghai discussed expanding investment and cooperation ahead of a high-tech business roundtable, covering AI, digital tech, critical minerals processing, logistics, agribusiness, and green energy. Parliament Media Row (Ghana): Ghana’s minority walked out after objections to excluding media from a committee hearing involving Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, escalating debate over foreign exchange operations and the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. Hong Kong Culture & Trade: The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair opened, featuring mainland publisher showcases and cultural heritage segments, alongside author talks and seminars.
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