AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Finance & Markets: OCBC cut its Philippines growth forecast to 3.2% for 2026, citing stubborn inflation and weak government spending as the main drag on domestic demand. Asset Management Incentives: Singapore’s new incentives for asset managers aim to anchor more investment decision-making and financial-services activity locally, with tax breaks tied to qualifying funds, talent access via ONE Pass, and government co-investment signals. Cyber & Identity: Yubico expanded its OpenAI partnership, rolling out custom OpenAI+YubiKey bundles to Singapore and more countries as OpenAI’s hardware-backed passkey requirements for Trusted Access for Cyber begin. AI & Data Infrastructure: Hitachi Vantara reported 32% APAC revenue growth in Q1, driven by demand for VSP One, while DBS flagged S-REITs’ distribution yields rising as SORA falls, potentially pulling investors back. Business & Tech Expansion: BitGo opened a Singapore office and says it now runs its largest BitGo Prime trading desk in the city. Sports & Events: Singapore will host the Mizuho Blue Challenge football series in November, including Brazil vs Japan and Singapore vs Paraguay at the National Stadium. Community & Lifestyle: A new Singapore walking club, Walkie Talkie, is built around guided conversations and small-group mixing to help people connect.
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