AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity for SMEs: Kaspersky and Digital Penang teamed up to help Penang’s micro, small and medium enterprises strengthen cyber readiness as the state pushes its digital economy plan. EU Payments Policy: The European Parliament’s committee backed a digital euro plan aimed at reducing reliance on US card giants, with a vote expected in early July. SME Trade Deal Talks: Malaysia and the EU wrapped up five chapters of the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement, targeting finalization by 2027 and including an SME chapter. Startup Funding & Growth: Yash Raj Films invested in Rusk Media to expand Gen Z-focused digital entertainment IPs; Naqi Logix added Dino Mariutti to its board to drive commercialization. Energy & Infrastructure for Business: Oman LNG shipped its first cargo on the Muscat LNG vessel; World Bank approved a project to expand electricity access in Gambia and Togo, targeting about 1 million connections and jobs. Cross-border Payments: OwlTing integrated Saber Money into its OwlPay Harbor to enable payouts into India and support Eurozone/UK payments. Market Moves: Rocket Lab agreed to acquire Iridium in a major space deal; Martin Marietta will combine with Lhoist North America in a $13.5B transaction.
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