AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoData & AI Leadership: Pernod Ricard named Caroline Connan chief data officer to scale data and AI value across the group. Markets: U.S. stocks rebounded as Microsoft’s results lifted sentiment, while Meta’s ad growth story still left investors uneasy about AI spending and policy headwinds. Cybersecurity: Verizon’s DBIR flags a shift toward attackers exploiting known software flaws, raising pressure on faster patching and stronger governance of AI tools. Retail Ops: A push for multichannel retail management software highlights how disconnected systems can create stock, pricing, and waste problems. Semiconductors & Investment: K-Test will invest US$50m in a Perak wafer testing facility, aiming to strengthen Malaysia’s E&E supply chain. Tax Policy: Philippine lawmakers filed a bill to scrap the domestic corporations’ minimum corporate income tax starting 2027. Small Business Cash Flow: Factoring firms say owners want more value as costs and uneven cash flow squeeze margins. Business Calling Tools: VirtualPBX launched a mobile softphone app to keep work calls separate and professional on the go.
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