AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade & Investment: India and the UAE agreed to push bilateral trade to $200bn by 2032, with the UAE planning an extra $25bn investment in India, spanning ports, shipbuilding, space, logistics, fintech and AI. Markets & Energy: The US dollar hovered near a two-month high as oil prices rose on renewed Iran-Strait of Hormuz tensions; investors also weighed a busy data week for inflation and Fed policy. Trade Truce: The US and China extended their trade truce through Jan. 10, 2027, pausing new tariffs while negotiators pursue a broader deal. Budget & Debt: Gambia tabled 2027 estimates projecting D16.17bn in debt service and a narrower deficit, alongside targeted revenue measures. Wages & Prices: Malaysia signaled any minimum-wage move toward RM2,000 should wait for Budget 2027 and consider impacts on MSMEs and consumer prices. Digital Economy: Nigeria’s NITDA highlighted “Hire from Nigeria” and AI-enabled IT services as a path to globally competitive digital exports. Crime & Cross-Border Risks: Cambodia said online scam syndicates are shifting from large hubs to smaller operations, with authorities moving to dismantle financial networks. EU Security: EU defense ministers met in Brussels on Ukraine support, with air-defense interceptors and defense-industry cooperation high on the agenda.
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