AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-Iran Economic War: Treasury and Vice President JD Vance say Washington is moving into a “new phase” where economic pressure is the main tool, with fresh sanctions and talk of the “greatest coordinated economic isolation” aimed at Iran. Critical Minerals & Batteries: The US Department of Energy backs new battery-material processing and recycling projects, including $100m for Nth Cycle to refine lithium-ion “black mass” into battery-grade materials. ASEAN Energy Resilience: Tenaga Nasional urges utilities to go beyond cost cutting—pushing grid resilience, real-time visibility, and safer renewable integration as ASEAN power systems interconnect. Semiconductors Push: Malaysia targets Arm-linked locally designed chips entering its semiconductor supply chain by 2030, with multiple firms now at design and IP evaluation stages. Healthcare Data Deal: UK NHS data providers Arcturis and Akrivia plan a £140m merger to scale “real world” patient data assets and compete in the Palantir era. Trade & Investment: Finland’s trade counsellor says the India-EU FTA should unlock new business opportunities, while Vietnam proposes a 30% income tax cut for eligible individuals and firms. Corporate Moves: James Hardie agrees to sell its European Fermacell business to Holcim for €840m, funding debt reduction and a new $250m buyback.
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