AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGlobal M&A Boom: Mega-deals worth $2.8T pushed global mergers to record highs in H1 2026, with 47 deals above $10B dominating volumes as firms bet on easier financing and dealmaking momentum. Trade & Investment Corridors: Canada formally joined the Luzon Economic Corridor with a CA$2M pledge, while Marcos’ visit reportedly unlocked about $2.5B in new investment talks across mining, energy and IT-BPM. Digital Economy Push: China opened the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference, spotlighting “digital-friendly cities,” AI, and smart-city frameworks as it courts partners for cross-border connectivity. China’s Competitiveness Debate: A Chinese think tank lowered China’s global financial competitiveness rank by one spot, citing stock-market volatility, even as leaders tout a push toward financial superpower status. Policy & Business Climate: Malaysia’s manufacturers urged the US to avoid blanket forced-labour tariffs under Section 301, warning compliant exporters could still get hit through higher costs and disrupted supply chains. Geopolitics & Security: Turkey and Pakistan agreed to deepen defense and trade cooperation, targeting $5B in bilateral trade and expanding work in energy, transport and strategic minerals. Governance & Courts: Kuwait amended its bankruptcy law to speed proceedings and reshape bankruptcy courts, aiming to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
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