AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Investment: Google will invest $15 billion in Malaysia over 2027–28 to expand data centres and AI infrastructure, and says it will support local water security and add clean-energy capacity. Replit has opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, partnering with Japanese financier SMFL to grow its enterprise software business across the region. Market Watch: Asian technology shares fell as investors weighed whether the Democrats’ US election victory could bring tougher scrutiny of data-centre expansion and unsettle the AI investment boom. Korea-Bangladesh Ties: Bangladesh is seeking Korean investment in AI, infrastructure and advanced manufacturing, alongside financing for transport projects. Regional Growth: A World Bank report warns South Asia has less than a decade to make the most of its 1.17 billion working-age population before its growth advantage fades. The ADB aims to direct 30% of its operations to cross-border projects by 2030, including trade, energy and digital links.
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