AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigher-Ed & Skills: University Business launches an inaugural UB Executive Leadership Summit to align college credentials with employer needs, as skills gaps and underemployment persist. Sri Lanka Workforce: ADB backs Sri Lanka’s TVET overhaul with a $100m results-based loan to cut youth unemployment and expand women’s roles in nontraditional sectors. Digital Economy in Sri Lanka: DMASL kicks off the first Digital Summit Asia in Colombo, aiming to turn Sri Lanka into a regional hub for digital talent. Nepal Markets: NEPSE slips 11.90 points to 2,587.25 as turnover tops Rs 4.29bn, with investors adopting a wait-and-see stance. Banking & Finance: Japan’s FSA moves toward a business suspension for Prudential Life over customer fund misappropriation; the Bank of England warns firms to brace for AI-driven cyber threats. Macro & Rates: Euro zone inflation jumps to 3.8%, raising pressure for another ECB rate rise; Germany lifts growth forecasts on stronger H1 performance. US Economy Mood: Despite solid job data, Americans’ confidence sags, with consumer sentiment at a decade low. Corporate & Tech: Zoho launches Arattai Business for customer messaging; Allianz ranks Taiwan fifth globally in personal wealth as stocks surge. Trade & Investment: Bulgaria says it will keep structuring a Rheinmetall investment project with a focus on tech transfer and jobs. Retail & Jobs: US retailers prepare more store closures this fall even as hiring remains uneven.
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