AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Healthcare Investment: Midjourney’s $74M push to launch “ultrasonic CT” whole-body ultrasound screening, with a Bay Area clinic planned, is drawing scrutiny from radiologists. Energy & Infrastructure Deals: Zimbabwe’s ZimGreenCo signed a 25-year 50MW solar power purchase agreement, while Zambia’s Mansa Sugar inked a $100M expansion to lift cane processing capacity. Geopolitics Hits Growth Outlook: Westpac warns Middle East conflict and fuel-price pressure could drag New Zealand’s June-quarter activity and keep unemployment elevated. Public Finance Pressure: UK borrowing jumped in May, raising debt concerns and increasing the risk of fiscal-rule strain. Mining & Investment Rules: Mozambique’s new mining law requiring a 15% state stake and tighter export rules could deter foreign capital. Business & Trade Cooperation: Uzbekistan and Iraq formed a joint business council to spur manufacturing and trade links. Tech Talent Race: DeepSeek told investors not to poach employees as AI competition for researchers intensifies. Corporate Moves: Wayflyer agreed to acquire Conjura to expand AI ecommerce analytics for small businesses. Corruption & Courts: Malaysia’s MACC won an appeal overturning a malicious prosecution damages ruling.
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