AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Inflation Spillover: Tunisia’s electricity crunch is turning power cuts into a health and business risk, with reports of oxygen-machine failures during rolling outages as demand outpaces capacity. Governance & Investment Security: Malaysia’s PM says he’ll explain a reported RM200m KWAP loss tied to eFishery, while an economist warns petroleum stockpiles won’t be enough unless folded into wider economic security (food, critical minerals, semiconductors, digital). Fraud & Consumer Protection: A Malaysian electrician lost RM150,000 to a WhatsApp “Centralize International” syndicate that froze his account after staged early payouts. Trade & Regional Connectivity: Afghanistan’s transit trade through Pakistan hit a historic low (about $367m), pushing Kabul toward Iran and other routes; Pakistan-Afghanistan ties remain a key business bottleneck. Business & Capital Markets: Alembic/NATCO got USFDA tentative approval for generic olaparib tablets, targeting a ~$1.4bn US market, though litigation timing still matters. Investment Climate: India’s Chhattisgarh topped key investor-friendliness parameters in the CRISIL-NITI Aayog index, with proposals nearing ₹8 lakh crore. UK Economy Watch: UK PM Andy Burnham takes office as June inflation is expected to cool, but energy-price pressures and Middle East risks keep the outlook bumpy.
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