AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Business Growth: DoorDash opened a global CX and integrity hub in Hyderabad, aiming to scale from ~500 staff to 3,000+ in two years, underscoring how tech operations are moving deeper into emerging markets. Public Innovation: Malaysia’s housing ministry urged staff to turn internal innovations into real savings and faster services, showcasing dozens of projects tied to national awards. Trade & Connectivity: Malaysia and Singapore pushed for stronger ASEAN business links, using supply chains and the digital economy to lift intra-regional trade. Regional Economy Watch: Pakistan’s finance minister urged dialogue over a “long march” that could hurt exports, while pointing to improving fiscal and current-account figures. Innovation Rankings: The Philippines climbed to 52nd in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, with gains in high-tech trade and creative exports. Education Under Strain: Gaza universities seek international help for virtual labs and online learning as destroyed infrastructure blocks practical training. Sovereign AI Jobs: Whitespace Global plans 40 new jobs in Belfast as it expands “sovereign AI” for defence and security. Local Economy & Debt: Spain’s Murcia posted strong growth but debt kept rising, highlighting the squeeze facing indebted regions. Corporate/Legal: Malaysia’s anti-corruption body said it used discretion not to serve an asset-declaration notice to a 12-year-old child. Health R&D: Shattuck Labs advanced SL-325 into a Phase 2 trial for hidradenitis suppurativa, with data expected in 2028.
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