AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLabor & Regulation: Indonesia’s new labor law is hailed by unions as a workers’ “victory,” but businesses warn of higher hiring costs and more regulatory uncertainty. Consumer & E-commerce Oversight: Malaysia’s regulator (MCMC) is stepping up coordination with platforms and ministries to strengthen consumer protection, seller identity checks, and action against illegal goods—while balancing pressure on SMEs and retail. Small Business Costs: New Zealand’s National Party unveiled a 47-point plan aimed at cutting compliance costs for small firms, including a “tell government once” service tied to the NZ Business Number. Energy Reliability: Nigeria’s power generation fell 37% and complaints surged, worsening blackouts and raising pressure on distribution companies. Markets & Rates: India’s RBI raised the repo rate to 5.50% and warned markets may be mispricing the rupee; stocks slid after the tightening signal. Crypto & Liquidity: Bitcoin dipped below $85,000 amid renewed selling, while Solana liquidity thinned over 28% since 2025. AI Infrastructure: Modular data centers are gaining ground as supply lags AI demand, with new financing models trying to unlock faster builds. Local Economy: eThekwini’s water crisis could hit a demand-supply squeeze by 2027–28, threatening growth and household supply.
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