AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMalaysia’s IPO Edge: Malaysia accounted for 38 of Southeast Asia’s 56 IPOs in the first nine months of 2026, raising US$1.62 billion. Regional listings and proceeds fell 26% and 13% year on year, respectively. Cloud and Power: Microsoft is adding a cloud region in Johor Bahru to serve Southeast Asian demand for cloud and AI. Malaysia is also weighing energy-intensive projects on broader benefits, as electricity demand is forecast to rise from about 21 GW to more than 33 GW by 2035. Trade Links: Work has begun on a Chinese-backed expansion of Bangladesh’s Mongla Port, including two container berths, to strengthen the country’s logistics capacity. Kyrgyzstan has connected its electronic road-permit system with six countries to ease cross-border transport. China’s Trade Pitch: The Canton Fair and China International Import Expo drew record overseas participation, with 4,142 exhibitors from 148 countries and regions at the CIIE. US Policy Risks: A CareEdge report says US midterm results may offer India little near-term relief from oil-price swings and uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy.
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