AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia Growth Watch: Malaysia’s economy stayed resilient with GDP up 5.8% in Q2 2026 (after 5.4% in Q1), led by services and manufacturing, while agriculture contracted; inflation also eased to 1.9% in June. India Policy & Data: India is set to roll out a new Index of Services Production with trial numbers for 19 sectors, aiming for a more frequent read on services activity. Global Energy Risk: The IMF warns oil reserves are running low, leaving the world more exposed to supply shocks as US-Iran tensions threaten disruption. China Investment & Infrastructure: China expects foreign investment momentum to continue, with inflows shifting toward higher-value, tech-driven sectors; meanwhile, railway fixed-asset investment rose 2.1% in H1. Nepal Infrastructure Push: Nepal’s Social Security Fund set new interest rates for FY2083/84, while energy leaders stress faster transmission and distribution buildout and urge reforms to cut forest-approval delays. Trade & Compliance: Armenia moves ahead on EU fish exports by registering firms in the TRACES system.
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