AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMLB Trade Deadline: The Phillies made a major splash, acquiring Luis Arraez and reliever Caleb Kilian from the Giants, then separately adding lefty Brooks Raley from the Mets to shore up a bullpen that’s struggled since July. MLB Deadline Moves: The Blue Jays landed Jose Soriano from the Angels for three prospects, while the Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman from Toronto. Energy & Deals: TotalEnergies agreed to buy Shell’s European onshore renewables business, while Malaysia’s government reiterated energy-security plans and said crude imports must follow legitimate trade channels. Regional Trade & Policy: The East African Business Council and EAC aligned to cut non-tariff barriers and boost private-sector participation. Corporate Strategy: HCLTech completed its purchase of HPE’s Telco Solutions unit, expanding AI-driven telecom services. Business Climate: Vietnam saw a surge in new firms alongside a sharp rise in closures, signaling capital shifting toward stronger players.
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