AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAsia’s Investment Push: Chinese businesses have signalled plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia, including in semiconductors and digital infrastructure. The Johor-Singapore economic zone has secured RM88.83 billion in approved investment, with 45% realised by June. Bank Privatisation: Egypt raised about US$658 million by selling a 45% stake in state-owned Banque du Caire, advancing reforms tied to its IMF programme. India’s Markets: SEBI has proposed scrapping long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors as overseas funds pull billions from Indian stocks; the recommendation is not binding. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said public investment will continue until private-sector spending picks up. Crypto Risks: Binance is recovering from a US$6.3 billion theft, with withdrawals surging as the exchange reopened transactions and warned customers about scams. Africa’s Financing: Growth forecasts have improved even as aid declines, with investment in power, minerals and trade routes increasingly driving the region’s expansion.
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