AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy & Zones: Malaysia’s Iskandar Malaysia blueprint and master plan are expected by year-end, with RHB Investment Bank pointing to the RTS Link completion in December and continued interest in manufacturing and data centres. South Africa–China Power Push: South Africa’s energy minister urged Chinese partners in Beijing to back projects tied to the IRP 2025, citing R2.2-trillion in investable opportunities to 2039 and a R440-billion transmission buildout. Crypto & Markets: South Korea’s Bithumb says its IPO is still on track, but “highly likely” after 2028, after a costly Bitcoin payout blunder and regulator troubles. Enterprise AI & Security Funding: Horizon3 raised $250M Series E at $2B+ valuation for autonomous security testing; Zenity added $125M Series C to secure AI agents. SME Finance: ADB and global insurers will unlock up to $2.5B for small businesses and affordable housing by sharing credit risk. Dealmaking: PaveMasters secured majority investment from THL Partners to scale asphalt maintenance operations across the West. FIFA Fallout: UEFA threatened legal action over FIFA’s scrapped World Cup private investment plan, escalating Infantino’s crisis.
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