AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Finance: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional (TNB) pulled in five-times demand for RM2.5bn in 2026 sukuk for solar (RM1bn) and hydro (RM1.5bn), underscoring investor appetite for bankable renewables as the country targets long-run net-zero funding needs. Geopolitical Trade & Energy: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim’s Russia-to-Turkmenistan diplomacy is framed as a bid to shore up energy security and diversify economic ties across major blocs. Middle East Risk: Even with a US-Iran peace push, businesses expect Strait of Hormuz disruption to linger into 2027, keeping shipping and energy-cost uncertainty front and center. Corporate Deals & Capital: Private equity is reviving dividend recapitalisations, using debt to fund payouts as exits get harder. Business Growth & Banking: Ghana’s central bank urged banks to act as partners for business expansion, not just lenders. Regional Infrastructure: India’s RVNL won a Rs 2,977 crore NMDC logistics project in Vizag, while Power Mech landed a Rs 1,008.9 crore JSW Thermal civil/structural contract. Cybersecurity: Malwarebytes flagged a ransomware operation (Prinz Eugen) that silently encrypts active business files without ransom notes. Agriculture Jobs: Young women in South Africa’s Limpopo are building tomato supply businesses that create rural jobs and feed major buyers.
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