AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPort Costs & MSMEs: Cebu cargo-handling operators want a 25% fee hike, but local chambers urge a staggered rollout to avoid added pressure on small businesses and consumers. Semiconductor Workforce: Malaysia says 21,391 people have been trained for semiconductors as of June 2026, aiming for 60,000 skilled workers by 2030. AI Infrastructure Spending: New projections flag massive data-center buildout tied to AI, while economists question whether productivity gains will match the spending. Corporate Dealmaking: AkzoNobel is selling its South East Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for about $1.35B, as it refocuses after its Axalta merger. Payments & Merchant Tech: Maximus Payments launches in the U.S. with multi-processor merchant accounts and high-risk processing. Energy & Investment: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation says expansion plans and $9–10B annual capex are on track despite regional turmoil. Regulatory Scrutiny: Ofcom opens an investigation into Meta’s Instagram Instants risk assessments for children. Local Land-Use Shift: Bishkek plans to reclassify 32 hectares of irrigated land for housing, a wellness center, and business facilities. Healthcare Competition Watch: Minnesota lawmakers raise concerns that major hospital mergers could reduce competition and raise costs.
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