AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSemiconductors & Markets: TSMC posted record profit and pledged an extra $100B investment in Arizona as AI demand keeps driving chip spending, while Asia markets stayed cautious after reports ASML may raise prices. Data Centers & Energy: Malaysia said it will only approve data centre projects after checking power and water capacity, with water prioritized for residents and approvals tied to surplus. Corporate Governance & Fraud: Malaysia’s PAC flagged whether to probe KWAP’s RM200m eFishery investment after allegations of manipulated financial statements, and Perak police reported a RM1.25m crypto scam case. Investing & Retirement: ATRAM launched the Philippines’ first globally invested PERA retirement funds, aiming to diversify offshore exposure for savers. Geopolitics & Trade: China and the Netherlands agreed to resolve semiconductor-related business disputes via consultations, while Malaysia warned businesses to stay alert to Hormuz closure risks. AI & Deals: Menlo’s early Anthropic bet is now estimated at $14B ahead of a potential IPO, and SpaceX shares slipped near IPO levels amid concerns over valuation and limited free float. Infrastructure in Cambodia: Chinese firms CHINALCO, CRCC, CMEC and others signaled expanded Cambodia investment plans across mining, rail, digital infrastructure, renewables and education.
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