AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Shipping Shock: The U.S. carried out a ninth straight day of strikes on Iran, saying the goal is to “degrade” Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran claimed two oil tankers exploded and were immobilised—keeping global shipping and energy shipments on edge. Port & Rail Connectivity: Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Penang Port is acting as a gateway for southern Thailand cargo, with containers moving by train between southern Thailand and Penang. Data Centres & Power Demand: S&P Global Ratings estimates Malaysia needs over US$20B in funding for data-centre powered shells and equipment over the next three years, with chip costs potentially multiplying the total—pushing developers toward alternative capital. Logistics Finance Watch: India’s Mahindra Logistics reported a turnaround in Q1 FY27, swinging to ₹27.83 crore net profit as revenue crossed ₹2,000 crore. Trade Enforcement: Hong Kong Customs seized suspected World Cup-related counterfeit goods worth about $159M in a “Clean Sheet” operation. Clean Energy Supply Chain: ISSDA and GSSE backed stainless steel for India’s green hydrogen and storage/transport buildout, calling for a national stainless policy to strengthen domestic supply.
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