AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMalaysia’s Outlook: The World Bank expects growth to stay positive in the second half of 2026, supported by jobs, fiscal support and investment, but warns trade tensions and weak global demand pose risks. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah says better-quality funding is needed to help small firms raise productivity, wages and competitiveness. Investment and Jobs: Qatar’s Invest Qatar signed a deal with IT firm SOIN, which plans about $54 million in spending and 120 local jobs over five years. Deals: ARKO Petroleum completed its acquisition of U.S. Petroleum Partners, adding about 400 wholesale locations and an estimated $30 million in annual adjusted EBITDA. Merger Dispute: Intermex rejected Western Union’s attempt to terminate their merger agreement and says it will pursue legal remedies. Corporate Risk: Nvidia hired a law firm to investigate CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship with an alleged Chinese spy, as scrutiny puts pressure on the chipmaker.
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