AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS Markets: Wall Street rebounded sharply as Microsoft surged after record cloud revenue, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq while Meta slid on weaker monetisation signals. Tech & AI Stocks: Asian equities snapped back on the same AI optimism, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping nearly 18% as chipmakers rallied. China Regulation: China’s market regulator is expanding digital business licenses on food delivery platforms to shut down “ghost” outlets using fake or mismatched credentials. Crypto Policy: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the Clarity Act would mean “business as usual” even if it misses the August Senate push, while markets weigh odds of passage. Corporate Moves: BP launched a formal process to sell its North Sea oil and gas business as it reshapes its portfolio and cuts debt. Malaysia Economy: Malaysia’s Q2 growth accelerated to 5.8%, led by services and manufacturing, while agriculture contracted. Business & Security: South Africa is linking maritime security with Blue Economy growth, aiming to protect marine resources and boost jobs. Local Business Growth: A Sarawak bridge project is boosting seafood demand and cutting ferry reliance for fishermen.
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