AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Workforce Push (Malaysia): Peoplelogy Bhd is launching National AI Readiness Week 2026 to get 5 million Malaysians to declare they’re “AI ready” by 2030, aiming to close a shortage of 500,000 AI-skilled workers and tap into a projected RM50B AI economy. Tourism Marketing Shift (Philippines): The Department of Tourism says 70% of its 2027 marketing budget will go to digital, with more spend on Japan, South Korea, and other priority markets, plus stronger air connectivity. Local Labor Rules (CNMI): Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds urged action to fix the CW “touchback” requirement, saying it disrupts projects and harms businesses; she introduced HR 8931 to rewrite the rule. SME Finance Platform (Africa): AUDA-NEPAD backers agreed to set up the Alamein Investment Platform by Feb 2027 and a continental SME facility by mid-2027 to plug funding gaps. Connectivity Upgrade (Kenya): Kenya Ports Authority’s Likoni ferry terminal project aims to cut congestion and modernize a channel serving 500,000 passengers and 6,000 vehicles daily. Retail Pressure (UK): TG Jones’ closure of its Nottingham Victoria Centre store could leave the city centre without a Post Office for months, highlighting ongoing retail rent and restructuring strain.
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