AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Productivity: Zambia’s government says AI is already lifting output in agriculture (precision and climate-smart farming up to 20%), cutting missed healthcare cases (20–40%), and narrowing education literacy gaps via adaptive learning. Digital Infrastructure: NATO awarded a ~€200m, seven-year cloud transformation contract to Accenture and Leonardo to build its Protected Business Network for secure, standardized classified operations. AI Funding & Search: Promptwatch raised €6m seed funding to expand its AI search optimization platform that tracks visibility across major AI models. Trade & China: China’s exports jumped 27% in June, powered by AI-driven chip and data equipment demand, even as domestic demand stays weak. Inflation Watch (India): India’s wholesale inflation quickened to 9.87% in June; food prices were a key driver. Cost of Living (Malaysia): Malaysia’s economy minister says household income rose, but higher essential-goods costs are still squeezing low-income and working-poor groups. Geopolitics & Markets: Renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil higher, dragging gold to a two-week low and keeping inflation and Fed-rate expectations in focus. Circular Economy (Region): OECD data highlights only 12% of plastic waste is effectively recycled in South and Southeast Asia, pushing packaging firms toward circular design.
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