AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth Korea–U.S. Investment Push: Seoul’s Cabinet approved the enforcement decree for a $350bn strategic investment plan tied to lower U.S. tariffs, defining “commercial reasonableness” and setting up a state-backed investment corporation to run for 20 years. Middle East Risk & Rates: Oil slipped after Iran and Israel said they halted attacks, while investors weighed higher U.S. rate expectations after strong jobs data, keeping markets cautious. Oman Investor Confidence: Oman is moving ahead with a specialised Investment and Trade Court and signed RO2.9bn ($7.5bn) in Duqm Special Economic Zone deals, including ACME green hydrogen phases 2 and 3. Pakistan Power Privatisation: Pakistan advanced DISCO privatisation, publishing EOIs for three loss-making utilities and approving the transaction structure, with roadshows planned to pull in investors. Cambodia Investment Drive: Cambodia and Japan’s CDC/ JETRO pushed investment climate reforms, while Time Square 9 & 11 broke ground in Phnom Penh, signaling continued property confidence. Corporate Expansion: Grasim approved Rs. 3,094 crore to expand Lyocell capacity in Karnataka, targeting commissioning in 2028 and 2030. Crypto/Markets Watch: Coinbase’s institutional chief said big investors prefer buying Bitcoin on dips, with spot ETFs still near $100bn exposure.
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