AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGeopolitics & Inflation Risk: Malaysia’s deputy economy minister said the renewed US-Iran conflict is pushing up global oil prices and could raise input costs, so the government is using supply support, price-curbing steps, and targeted industry help to protect growth. West Bank Cash Crunch: In Israel-occupied West Bank, banks are “drowning” in shekels but can’t convert cash into electronic balances because Israel limits physical currency returns, worsening daily business payments. AI + Energy Storage: China’s 2026-2030 plan spotlights AI as a growth lever for energy storage—improving R&D, system integration, and cutting failures to boost revenues. Circular Economy Push: Qatar says it recycled 5.57m tonnes of construction materials in 2025, hitting a 63% recycling rate, while the EU moves to ban large firms from destroying unsold clothes to cut waste. Nigeria Digital & Fiscal Moves: Nigeria will host Africa’s telecom/digital economy ministers in Abuja, while debate continues on whether Tinubu’s tax reforms and World Bank-backed social programmes are translating stability into jobs and shared prosperity. Skills & Jobs: A UK regional report flags workforce shortages as a key drag on growth, urging tighter employer-education training pathways.
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