AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManufacturing momentum in Malaysia: The government says 2,688 manufacturing projects worth RM318.5B have been realised since 2023 (to March 2026), creating 210,546 jobs, with Penang, Kedah, Selangor, Johor and Negeri Sembilan leading. Cambodia investment surge: CDC approved 276 projects worth $4.7B in H1 2026, targeting 160,000+ jobs, with China and Singapore among the biggest capital sources and a pivot toward clean energy, EV/industrial and SEZ-linked growth. Iraq-US investment pivot: President Trump met Iraq’s PM to shift the relationship from military presence toward financing and reconstruction, with talks covering energy, transport, agriculture, digital and banking reforms. Hormuz policy shock: Trump dropped a proposed 20% Strait of Hormuz transit fee, saying Gulf states will instead pursue “massive” US investment deals. AI investing debate heats up: Bank of America survey flags AI trade crowding and rising uncertainty ahead of earnings season. Fintech/markets: CDSL IPF launched an investor-awareness anthem aimed at getting more women into securities investing. Corporate capital moves: Flex raised $70M to expand private banking and payments for middle-market owners; Hero MotoCorp’s extra ₹1,000cr Ather investment lifted Ather shares. Policy for investor visas: Jordan tightened investor residency/citizenship rules via higher stock purchase thresholds and longer lockups. Infrastructure reality check: Ghana’s 2026 report card grades infrastructure at D3-equivalent overall, citing maintenance and funding gaps.
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