AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoM&A & Capital Markets: Solstice Advanced Materials is in talks to merge with Element Solutions in a deal that could value the combined chemicals business at about $27bn, aiming to ride demand from AI data centers and semiconductor manufacturing. Corporate Deals: Sky has agreed to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming business in a £1.6bn deal, with content supply commitments and cash returned to ITV shareholders. Investments & Expansion: Japan’s Sapporo will invest $643m in a Singapore joint venture with Carlsberg to expand in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. Tech & Regulation: China’s new rules on human-AI interactions are forcing ByteDance and Alibaba to shut down user-built AI companion bots. Business & Markets: Malaysia’s Bursa saw 12 straight weeks of local net buying while foreigners stayed net sellers; tech led foreign inflows. Infrastructure & Trade: Malaysia broke ground on the RM300m Melaka Inland Port, built with bonded areas, rail cargo handling and AI-enabled logistics to support investment targets. Work & Policy: Australia’s employer groups warned a flexible-work bill could “endanger” business, arguing the system already works. Startups & Funding: UK startups raised $17bn in H1 2026, driven by record AI investment.
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