AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Big Tech Earnings: Wall Street strategists say AI spending is starting to translate into results, pointing to cloud growth at Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet as stocks hit fresh highs. Procurement & Equity: South Africa’s Black Business Council urges Treasury to fast-track procurement regulations so black-owned firms can access set-asides under the Public Procurement Act. Banking Innovation: Jordan Ahli Bank launches the country’s first “Rent Now, Pay Later” service via its mobile app, offering rent financing up to JOD 18,000 for up to 12 months. Semiconductor Ambition: Malaysia’s Penang drafts a plan to move beyond assembly/testing toward chip design, system architecture and prototypes, aiming to become an ASEAN semiconductor design hub by 2040. Trade Pressure in Crisis: Colombia’s new president asks Donald Trump to temporarily suspend higher US tariffs as the country reels from a deadly 7.4 earthquake. Small-Business Cyber Basics: A guide highlights why small firms must prioritize practical cybersecurity to avoid costly breaches. Space Risk Rules: India’s space regulator proposes third-party insurance up to ₹500 crore for private launches to meet liability obligations.
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