AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Finance: Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional (TNB) says two 2026 Islamic bond (sukuk) sales for energy transition—RM1bn solar and RM1.5bn hydro—were oversubscribed fivefold, signaling strong investor appetite for “bankable” renewables. Trade Deals: India’s Piyush Goyal says the India-EU free trade agreement will be signed by December and likely kick in by Feb–Mar 2027, with about 93% of Indian exports getting duty-free access. US-India Talks: India and the US will hold minister-level trade pact talks this week as the US temporary tariff window nears its July 24 expiry. Business Climate (UK): UK job vacancies hit a five-year low, with hiring hardest in retail and hospitality, as rising costs make employers more cautious. AI for Work: Verizon CEO Dan Schulman warns AI will replace a large share of customer-service roles, while document summarization tools are being pitched as a fast way to cut review time for teams. Local Economy (UK): Middlesbrough businesses assess damage after a major fire closed Linthorpe Road, while traders on Cambridge’s Mill Road demand a clear delivery plan to reverse falling footfall. Small Business & Community: A Durban tourism awards event highlights local visitor-economy winners, and an Essex charity run (Race4Business) returns to raise funds for hospices.
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