AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegulatory Moves (Malaysia): Malaysia launched two trade-remedy actions—an anti-dumping probe on certain aluminium-zinc coated flat steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, and an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on prepainted/painted steel coils from China and Vietnam, with submissions due Aug 17. Investor Sentiment (Malaysia): Foreign investors returned to Malaysian equities in July with RM300.9m net inflows, led by financial services, transport/logistics and utilities, while tech and industrials saw selling. Local Business Licensing (Sri Lanka): Colombo Municipal Council extended trade-licence deadlines for business premises to Aug 31, warning of legal action for non-compliance. Corporate/Tech: Plug and Play says enterprise AI is in production but half of large firms can’t prove ROI, pointing to governance, data and measurement as the next bottleneck. Cybersecurity: North Korean hackers reportedly infiltrated 1,640 companies across 57 countries, targeting crypto and blockchain infrastructure. US Business: Joby posted stronger results as its Blade helicopter service generated $36.2m in Q2, though it still recorded a $245m net loss. Energy Pressure (Illinois): Gov. JB Pritzker demanded answers from big oil over record profits alongside high pump prices.
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