AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy and AI: UAE state oil company ADNOC says it will deploy OpenAI’s Frontier platform to help value crude still underground. Google is investing $160 million in shared water infrastructure in Malaysia to serve communities and a planned data centre. Trade Shock: Washington plans to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free access under AGOA, putting exports at risk; the US cites eligibility concerns, while South Africa disputes its claims. Malaysia’s Outlook: Matrade forecasts the country’s trade surplus will grow 15–20% this year from RM156.83 billion in 2025. Separately, the Johor-Singapore economic zone has recorded RM88.83 billion in approved investments, with 45% realised by June 2026. Oil Prices: OCBC has raised its forecast for Brent crude to $100 a barrel by year-end, citing tight supply. Business Costs: Bulgarian employers and unions say electricity prices surged about 126% from June to October and are pressing the government for urgent support.
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