AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIMF Cash Boost for Sri Lanka: The IMF completed its Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the EFF, unlocking $695m in direct support and lifting total IMF funding since the 2022 default to $2.4bn, though officials warn the economy still faces fresh risks. Local Livelihoods in Focus (Sabah): In Malaysia, lias rattan/bamboo handicrafts are scaling from a small women’s group to 80 participants across villages, turning heritage into community income. Energy & Grid Disruption (Nigeria): TCN extended maintenance on the Jos–Bauchi–Gombe 330kV line to finish optical ground wire work, meaning prolonged power outages in affected northern states. AI + Cyber-Security Shift: Enterprise AI is moving from pilots to measurable value, while AI-driven vulnerability discovery is forcing faster patching and changing cyber-defense assumptions. Trade & Markets: Euro zone firms show weak pricing power after the Iran shock; US–Iran tensions keep risk appetite cautious. Corporate Deals: Alba (Aluminium Bahrain) agreed a $2.2bn purchase of Aluminium Dunkerque; Mesabi Metallics will sell 50% of its royalty interest for $265m to fund production ramp-up. Payments Upgrade (Singapore): DBS launched “tap-to-phone” card acceptance via its MAX app for stall merchants.
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