AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChina’s Economy: Growth accelerated to 4.5% in the third quarter, beating forecasts as exports and manufacturing offset weak consumer demand and a property slump. Markets: Asian stocks were mixed as doubts over AI spending weighed on tech shares; easing oil prices and China’s data offered some support. New Zealand’s NZX 50 fell 0.7%, with AI infrastructure concerns hitting Infratil. Digital Economy: Indonesia is preparing quantum-resistant encryption to protect its fast-growing digital sector. Singapore will host cybersecurity firm Horizon3’s ASEAN headquarters and regional centre, with plans to expand hiring and operations across the region. Corporate Moves: Accenture is reviewing its Greater China business after unsolicited approaches; a sale could value the unit at up to $1.5 billion, though no deal is certain. Regional Trade: Nearly 300 US business representatives joined Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Uzbekistan as Washington seeks trade and investment deals across Central Asia.
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