AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Semiconductors: Pax Silica’s proposed New Clark City hub in the Philippines is drawing scrutiny over power needs (3GW) and water use (39bn litres a year), with officials flagging possible land diversion and food-security risks. Regional Policy & Governance: Malaysia’s Dewan Negara passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill and a new Statistics Bill, while the BRICS anti-corruption working group met in Hyderabad pushing tech-enabled cross-border enforcement. Trade & Logistics: IATA says global air cargo rose 8.5% in June, led by high-value tech shipments, while capacity trends diverge across regions. India Markets & Regulation: India’s TRAI took action against 1.83 lakh telecom resources to curb unsolicited commercial communications. Energy Transition: India’s PM Surya Ghar hit 50.06 lakh rooftop solar beneficiaries, accelerating installations in July. Business & Tech Deals: Cisco and IIT Delhi launched an AI and cybersecurity technology hub; DBS named Nitin Chengappa to lead India wealth operations. Corporate/Finance: Asia hedge funds suffered widespread July losses as AI-related bets unwound.
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