AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIllicit Trade Crackdown: Philippines officials blamed “endemic” corruption for a P141bn revenue loss from illegal tobacco trade (P118.1bn cigarettes, P22.9bn illegal e-vapor), with enforcement urged to target operators, not small sellers. Cuba’s Economic Overhaul: Cuba’s parliament approved 174 economic reforms in a week, opening more room for private capital and reshaping rules on tourism, foreign investment, agriculture, and foreign trade—though analysts warn results hinge on implementation. Energy & Geopolitics: The Philippines said it has no firm energy deal with Russia yet but is open to expanding petroleum product supplies; separately, a war game warned a Taiwan crisis could strain U.S. allies in South Korea and Europe. Dealmaking & Markets: Malaysia’s TWL Holdings bought a 45% stake in Fairise Odyssey for RM42m; Ajinomoto (Malaysia) shares will pause trading pending a material announcement. M&A in Healthcare: Abarca and LucyRx plan a merger to serve 9m members and manage $15bn in drug spend. Business Climate: Abu Dhabi’s regulator cut fees and fines temporarily to boost ease of doing business. Investor Legal Risk: Securities class actions and investor suits continued, including Embecta and a Malaysia case tied to RM20.5m in capital.
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