AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJapan–Malaysia Finance: Bank of Japan and Bank Negara Malaysia signed a US$6bn bilateral swap arrangement effective Sept 18, plus a pact to promote trade and investment settlement in local currencies. Anti-Corruption/Transport: Malaysia’s MACC remanded a car broker and owner over alleged bribery to falsify vehicle ownership documents with JPJ. AI Infrastructure: China’s Xiong’an Forum launched an international computing power scheduling center and alliance, pushing “future city” digital infrastructure. Care Economy: Malaysia urged stronger support for women returning to work, citing caregiving as the main reason many stay out of the labour force. Banking Deals: ABB Financial Group completed a controlling-stake acquisition of Uzbekistan’s Davr Bank, rebranding it “ABB Davr” and upgrading its credit outlook. Climate Finance: Malaysia’s securities regulator said adaptation needs could hit US$852bn–US$1.1tn by 2050, warning many projects are “unbankable.” UK Business Costs: Wales cut business rates for hospitality by 30% for eligible venues, while UK warehouse groups warn of higher bills from the high-value multiplier. Energy Security: Reuters reports Norway police investigating Telenor over alleged Myanmar crimes tied to sharing customer traffic data.
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