AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMalaysia’s Wage Plan: The government has agreed to raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 from June 2027, with large firms starting first and some smaller businesses temporarily exempt to ease the burden. Industry and Investment: Malaysia and Jordan are exploring semiconductor and technical-training cooperation, while Malaysia also plans to diversify beyond chips. Vietnam’s record $50.36 billion in registered FDI is prompting calls for more technology transfer and stronger links to local businesses. Pakistan’s Reforms: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb used meetings in Bangkok to discuss structural reforms, export-led growth and climate resilience with the UN’s regional commission. AI and Growth: The IMF says AI investment is helping keep global growth near 3%, with Asian hardware suppliers among the beneficiaries; it also warns the gains could widen regional divides and disrupt jobs. Energy Pressures: Disrupted LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are intensifying competition for gas cargoes, adding pressure to Asian energy security. Central Asia’s Markets: Uzbekistan’s $1.95 billion investment-fund listing in London will test whether international investors see the region as a credible destination.
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