AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Adoption: Only 17% of Philippine businesses have a roadmap to scale AI. Adoption rose to 32%, but just 6% have fully integrated the technology. Big Tech Investment: Microsoft expects to spend $175 billion on capital projects this year, largely on data centres, putting the returns from its expansion under scrutiny. Energy Costs: Cyprus electricity prices rose 15% in the year to August, prompting protests over the burden on households and small businesses. Business Finance: Moody’s says stronger credit analysis, transparency and wider investor participation could help more Philippine companies raise funds through bonds. Regional Growth: Northern Samar’s economy grew 4.6% in 2025, the fastest rate in Eastern Visayas; services were its largest and fastest-growing sector. Innovation: Ghana’s president urged businesses to commercialize local research, pointing to gaps in financing, testing and industry links that can keep ideas stuck at the prototype stage.
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