AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBanking & Capital Markets: Bank Negara Malaysia kept the Overnight Policy Rate at 2.75%, citing resilient growth and easing inflation, while warning West Asia risks could still weigh on global activity. Regulation: India’s SEBI will review derivative settlement price methodology after rolling out the Closing Auction Session, following trader concerns about expiry volatility. Energy Transition: Malaysia’s economy minister said the managed energy transition must balance reliability and affordability, with oil and gas still central while policy diversifies into nuclear, renewables, storage, hydrogen and bioenergy. Corporate & Dealmaking: Zurich Insurance named Patrick Fyson head of property for Asia and created Dylan Bryant’s role for multinational & captives across Asia-Pacific, both based in Singapore. Trade & Industry: India’s auto push for exports gained momentum as GST 2.0 and lower rates lift demand, but experts warn EV growth needs a domestic battery ecosystem and charging build-out. Geopolitics & Risk: Iran-US tensions escalated after a reported U.S. strike on a wedding party, with sanctions pressure on Iran-related business also expanding. Regional Business: Vietnam urged export strategy shifts toward higher-value, diversified markets as it looks to strengthen competitiveness beyond volume growth.
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