AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Security Under Pressure: Malaysia’s deputy PM says supply is expected to last until July, with Petronas working to extend it to December by sourcing more abroad as global shocks keep lifting logistics and input costs. SME Tech Push: Sage Ai is rolling out across South Africa and parts of Africa and the Middle East, aiming to cut admin load for small firms—while a local “activation gap” shows many invest in AI but don’t yet use it for revenue growth. Trade Keeps Talking: APEC ministers met in Suzhou to defend open, rules-based trade as protectionism and fragmentation rise. Visa Tightening Hits Entrepreneurs: Japan is debating tougher “business manager” visa rules and higher renewal fees, raising fears that foreign-run eateries and small ventures will be squeezed. Local Business Reality Checks: In Mexico’s Mexicali, commercial robberies jumped 52% in early 2026, while St. Maarten’s tourism surged—air arrivals up 23% and cruise growth up 18% in Q1. Policy Courtroom Clash: South Africa’s City of Cape Town and Western Cape are headed to the Constitutional Court over procurement rules, with COSATU warning against a “wild west” if the status quo changes.
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