AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMalaysia’s Fiscal Policy: Subsidised fuel purchases reached RM18 billion by August, as the government expands targeted aid while seeking stronger public finances and protection for vulnerable households. AI and Growth: A UAE minister says AI agents could let one-person businesses scale to billion-dollar valuations, with firms already using agents to boost productivity. Budget 2027: Malaysia’s government says the budget should support growth and ease living costs after the economy expanded 5.7% in the first half of 2026. Drug Costs: India will cap trade margins on non-scheduled cancer medicines at 30% of retail prices, with officials projecting savings of about ₹2,500 crore a year. Trade: Malaysia and South Korea expect bilateral trade to exceed US$40 billion this year after concluding FTA negotiations; meanwhile, India and ASEAN are accelerating talks to update their goods pact. EU and Chinese officials are also seeking to ease trade tensions amid a €1.12 billion daily deficit.
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