AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBusiness Finance: Malaysia’s maritime industry says limited bank lending is holding back investment in bunkering, with activity down from 600,000 tonnes to 200,000. Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City also cite borrowing costs above 10%, paperwork and slow refinancing as obstacles to growth. AI and Markets: Alphabet’s record $511 billion sell-off reflects investor concern about AI spending and the path to returns. Intel’s AI business grew 78%, but weakness in PCs clouds its recovery. Small-Business Growth: At a Gujarat conclave, Jyoti CNC founder Parakramsinh Jadeja urged MSMEs to invest about 5% of revenue in research and development and use their small-business status as a springboard for expansion. UK Outlook: Business confidence has fallen following the Autumn Budget, adding to concerns about costs and investment.
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