AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Markets: Asia’s AI-linked stocks slid after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and others urged a slowdown in AI development for safety, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company won’t IPO this year. Energy & Trade: Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline outage after drone attacks threatens exports and could hit up to 4% of global oil supply, pushing Brent above $107. UK Growth Agenda: Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet major business chiefs at Downing Street, calling for a “culture shift” to back entrepreneurs ahead of the Oct. 28 budget. Corporate Governance: India’s RBI move complicates Tata Sons’ IPO plans, as Noel Tata weighs options at a board meeting. Malaysia Digital Infrastructure: Malaysia’s data-centre task force received 40+ applications; officials say the next phase is AI adoption and local capability building. Business & Policy: Malaysia’s retail group wants stricter, equalised e-commerce surcharges and stronger enforcement of sales tax on low-value goods. Regional Business: Singapore plans 23,100 more migrant-worker dorm beds by 2027 as it expands purpose-built housing. Local Economy: A 50-year family tyre business opens a new depot in Ledbury, expanding its regional footprint.
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