AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnvironmental Risk: Singapore is preparing stronger legal action against Indonesian firms linked to fires blamed for cross-border haze, warning that penalties could affect companies’ finances, financing access and investor standing. Data Center Boom: Malaysia expects data centers’ peak electricity demand to reach 8.39 gigawatts by 2030, with projected water demand in Johor and Selangor at 389 million litres a day—raising pressure to plan infrastructure. Airline Support: Malaysia’s Finance Ministry says it has made no commitment to provide AirAsia with guarantees, loans or public funds as the carrier grapples with losses it has linked largely to higher jet-fuel costs. Trade Talks: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is close to finalising a trade deal with India, as businesses look for greater certainty on cross-border commerce. Business Recovery: France plans targeted local curfews after riots and looting, alongside accelerated short-time-work support to help damaged shops restart.
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