AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVietnam Growth Beat: Vietnam’s economy expanded 8.4% in Q2, topping forecasts as manufacturing and construction stayed strong despite import disruptions and higher fuel costs tied to the Iran war. Turkey Inflation & Payments Push: Turkey reported June annual inflation at 32.11% and also submitted a letter of intent to join SEPA, aiming to make cross-border payments faster and safer. Global Finance & Risk: The US told the UN Iran “cannot… hold the global economy hostage,” warning about Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India Digital Fraud Shift: KPMG-FICCI says fraud is now a tech-driven ecosystem, pushing firms toward continuous forensic readiness rather than one-off probes. Cleaner Economy Jobs: A World Bank report argues cleaner growth can create more jobs and investment in lower PM2.5 sectors. Corporate Moves: NIIT launched an Enterprise Tech business by integrating StackRoute and RPS Consulting; Birlasoft posted FY25-26 revenue of ₹5,310 crore; Gillette India declared a ₹60/share final dividend. Urban Costs: Mumbai’s first seawater desalination project (₹11,166 crore) is set to raise water tariffs as costs rise. Markets: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.1% on July 3.
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