AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPhilippine Budget: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he may veto questionable items in the proposed 2027 budget after watchdogs flagged more than ₱1 trillion in potentially irregular spending. Food Prices: The World Bank expects food commodity prices to rise about 10% this year and another 7% in 2027, as conflict and El Niño threaten supply, adding pressure on household budgets. Energy Investment: Malaysia’s deputy prime minister urged faster, coordinated power-grid investment to keep pace with industrial growth and rising digital demand. Banking Deal: Kotak Mahindra Bank won regulatory approval to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail, private banking and wealth management businesses in India. Small-Business Strain: Australia’s fifth rate increase this year is raising borrowing costs and threatening consumer spending; in Liberia, importers say shipping delays have tied up millions of dollars in business capital for months. Digital Insurance: Bahrain Kuwait Insurance partnered with Array Innovation to upgrade operations and customer services.
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