AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoE-commerce Regulation Overhaul: Malaysia is drafting a new law to replace the Electronic Commerce Act 2006, aiming to tighten platform, seller and user accountability; the bill is set for the upcoming parliamentary session after work with the Attorney-General’s Chambers, communications and digital regulators. Trade Talks: Bangladesh plans to start formal EU free-trade negotiations within a month, with positions on goods/services, rules of origin and intellectual property being prepared by a technical committee. Arctic Shipping Trial: South Korea launched a Northern Sea Route test voyage to Europe to assess commercial viability as exporters seek alternatives to disrupted lanes. City Enforcement Crackdown: Nigeria’s FCT minister Nyesom Wike vowed to impound and auction commercial vehicles operating outside bus and taxi terminals. Corporate Restructuring: Starbucks announced further Seattle corporate layoffs tied to restructuring and Nashville expansion. Energy Deal: Mozambique–Malawi’s power line is nearing commercial operation after testing began, with regular supply expected later this month. Governance & Markets: SEBI proposed changes to improve bond portal advertising and push a distributor model to widen retail access to corporate bonds.
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