AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMalaysia Startup Push: Malaysia’s startup ecosystem has climbed to the world’s 31st–40th bracket, but the economy minister says the goal is lasting capability-building, not just rankings, as KL20 2026 pre-launch highlights progress and structural gaps. Aviation Connectivity: Gulf Air opens bookings for direct Bahrain–Kuala Lumpur flights from Sept 29, while EVA Air will launch nonstop Taipei–Delhi service from Dec 1 and Sun PhuQuoc Airways adds KL–Phu Quoc from Sept 1. Geopolitics & Energy: With the US-Iran conflict reshaping routes, Asia’s oil and LNG sourcing is shifting, and markets are watching Hormuz transit risks. India Policy & Economy: India’s Lok Sabha passes the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid opposition protests, aiming for tax certainty and investment support. Digital Infrastructure: Knight Frank says Mumbai leads India’s data centre market, with 774 MW operational capacity and nearly 5 GW in the pipeline, as subsea connectivity boosts Tier-II growth. AI & Tech Shifts: Google will shut down Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS from Sept 4, pushing users toward Gemini. Payments: Mastercard says UPI complements digital payments in India, not a competitor, with room for further growth.
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