AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Security & Policy: Malaysia’s economy ministry said any long-term crude oil, gas and diesel deals (including proposed Russia supply) must follow international trade rules and be judged on commercial merits, while the country pushes diversification to reduce single-market risk. Business & Investment: Press Metal Aluminium plans to buy a 35.6% stake in PMB Technology to gain control and pivot the loss-making unit toward higher-margin silicon-aluminium alloy production. AI & Chips: China’s CXMT is in talks to fund a second memory-chip plant in Beijing as AI-driven demand keeps pressuring global supply. Digital Government: Qatar Tourism’s Hayya platform won a Silver Stevie for AI-enabled, automated government services, processing about 850,000 e-visa applications in 2025. Cyber & Privacy: John Oliver highlighted concerns about police surveillance using private business cameras, raising questions about how such access is granted. Energy Tech Research: NC State researchers report day-ahead solar forecasting improvements of up to 13% using combined machine-learning models. SME Fintech: Airtel Money Kenya launched Bizna Wallet for SMEs with dedicated cash-flow tracking and mini statements. Robotics & Research: Swiss-ETH-linked INSAIT appointed robotics researcher Marc Pollefeys to advance AI and robotics projects.
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