AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIPO Market: Malaysia accounted for 38 of Southeast Asia’s 56 listings in the first nine months of 2026, raising US$1.62 billion. Regionwide IPO fundraising fell 13% year on year to US$3 billion. Power Demand: Malaysia plans RM42.8 billion in electricity network investment for 2025–27 as data centres and advanced manufacturing drive demand; peak usage is projected to rise from 21 gigawatts to more than 33GW by 2035. Indonesia Growth: The economy expanded 5.47% in the third quarter, beating expectations, with government spending helping lift growth. Shipping: Maersk raised its 2026 earnings outlook after Asian typhoon disruptions tightened capacity and helped push container spot rates up 46% in the third quarter. Trade Risks: Philippine business groups warn that prolonged tensions with China could hit trade, investment and jobs, while urging both sides to ease the dispute. Malaysia Events: The country has attracted 12 conferences and exhibitions displaced by West Asia turmoil, expected to generate RM143 million in economic impact across 2026 and 2027.
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