AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCross-border e-commerce: Malaysia’s eTRADE 2.0 is helping micro, small and medium firms export globally, generating nearly $110M in actual export revenue and backing 2,000+ MSMEs to reach 163 markets, including Réunion Island, with strong categories like ready-to-eat foods, pharma/cosmetics, household and plastic products. Urban resilience: A new look at tropical cities warns that urban heat islands can turn deadly as El Niño ramps up temperatures, especially where cooling infrastructure and funding are limited. Tax & industry regulation: California’s Supreme Court ruled cities can’t add extra local steps before taxpayers seek refunds in court, a win for Marathon Petroleum in its dispute with Carson over municipal business license taxes. Carbon storage accountability: California’s first carbon storage site raises the question of who pays and who’s responsible if something goes wrong, as rules for monitoring and failure response are still being tested. Energy & investment flows: A report maps where US investment goes across Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting growing focus on energy and digital infrastructure and noting spillovers like jobs, R&D links, and supply-chain partnerships. Beverages & local sourcing: Dutch gin Sir Edmond is expanding into Hong Kong via Patollo Trading and a local distributor, branding its premium spirit with Bourbon vanilla from La Réunion.
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