AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMalaysia’s Budget: Budget 2027 is expected to lift spending to RM460 billion while narrowing the fiscal deficit to 3.3% of GDP. MBSB Investment Bank forecasts 4.6% growth next year and says fiscal discipline could improve investor confidence. Vietnam’s Fuel Market: A proposed decree would let fuel retailers set prices using a government formula, with disclosure rules and oversight aimed at protecting competition. Separately, officials say domestic firms still struggle to join global supply chains despite strong foreign investment. Growth Outlook: UNCTAD expects India to grow 7.3% in 2026, while global growth slows to 2.6%. Sri Lanka is forecast to expand 4%, but sustaining recovery will depend on investment and productivity. Regional Connectivity: The EU aims to mobilise up to €12 billion for the Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia and the South Caucasus with European markets to boost trade and cut transit times. Taiwan’s Industry Push: President Lai called for a broader base of “guardian” industries, as the economy rides a semiconductor-led surge while facing tariff, energy and supply-chain risks.
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