AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCybersecurity & Industry Pivot: BlackBerry is anchoring its Asia push in Malaysia, setting up a cybersecurity centre of excellence with the national regulator as it shifts away from smartphones toward security and automotive software. Trade Diplomacy: APEC trade ministers wrapped up in Suzhou with a push for resilient supply chains amid the Middle East crisis, plus a blueprint for services development and stronger WTO reform support. M&A Watch: Permira agreed to sell I-MED to Jardine Matheson for $3.4b, while Uber’s takeover offer for Delivery Hero (€33/share) follows a stake build that already made it the biggest shareholder. West Asia Shock Ripple: Pakistan’s PM Sharif said Islamabad hopes to host the next Iran-US peace talks soon, as energy and shipping disruptions keep pressuring regional economies. Energy Transition: Pertamina and ERIA teamed up to back Indonesia’s energy transition research and capacity building. Business & Growth: Cement makers expect 7–8% growth in FY27 despite West Asia headwinds, betting on infrastructure and housing demand.
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