AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPort & Infrastructure: Tawau Port in Sabah is buying two new quay cranes worth RM70m to cut vessel turnaround times and boost cargo-handling capacity, aiming to strengthen the state’s export gateway role. Local Business Pressure: Helensburgh firms fear they “won’t be here next year” as a road closure drags footfall while costs rise and business rates relief is unavailable. Corporate & Tax Enforcement: South Africa’s Durban court jailed businesswoman Khanyisile Gumede for 18 years over R3.7m in fraudulent VAT claims and money laundering, after SARS-linked investigations. Security & Business Risk: Montreal police opened a hate-crime probe after a suspected arson fire destroyed a kosher restaurant; in Jerusalem, an Arab bus driver was assaulted by youths, prompting an investigation. Trade & Supply Chains: The US added 43 Chinese companies to its Entity List under forced-labor claims, drawing pushback from China’s cotton industry as sanctions threaten the global cotton chain. Air Travel: WestJet confirmed a work stoppage is underway, grounding scheduled flights and triggering refunds or rebooking for affected passengers. Energy & Industry: Argentina and South Korea agreed to deepen critical-minerals cooperation, with lithium projects in focus. AI & Markets: A week of sharp AI-linked stock swings highlighted how chip supply-chain moves and big-tech capex expectations are reshaping investor sentiment. Work & Growth Programs: New Zealand’s RSE scheme is helping Tongans earn abroad and fund small businesses back home, supporting local livelihoods.
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