AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDigital Connectivity: Singapore and Indonesia marked a new “digital corridor” milestone as the Batam–Changi undersea cable lands, promising faster links between data centres and tighter ASEAN digital integration. Corporate Leadership: Yeo Hiap Seng CEO Ong Yuh Hwang will step down for personal reasons, with Nestlé’s Adrian Ho taking over from Sep 1 as the F&B group readies its next growth phase. Regional Finance & Wealth: CIMB plans to launch Private Wealth in Singapore and Thailand by year-end, aiming to double wealth AUM by 2030 and targeting affluent clients with at least RM1m. Data Centres & Capital: S&P Global Ratings says Malaysia’s data centres need over US$20b in funding for powered shells and equipment over three years, pushing projects toward alternative capital sources. Trade Watch: Malaysia’s June 2026 trade rose 44.7% to RM340.9b, with exports up 45.4% and a surplus up 64.9%. AI in Finance: Singapore-headquartered Fingular won a Global Finance Award for an AI application focused on financial inclusion, highlighting AI-driven underwriting and risk work. Shipping: Diana Shipping signed a time charter for the m/v DSI Pegasus with Fednav, with charter rates and delivery timing set for late July.
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