AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedia & Deals: Sky has agreed to buy ITV’s media and entertainment business for up to £1.6bn, with ITV Studios staying independent; the deal also includes long-term content supply and is awaiting regulatory approval. AI & Semiconductors: South Korea plans a “Future Response Fund” to park excess chip tax windfalls for long-term investment, as part of a broader $880bn AI and semiconductor push. Venture & Startups: UK startups raised $17bn in H1 2026, driven by record AI funding and renewed late-stage momentum. Enterprise Tech Costs: Microsoft 365 renewals are getting pricier from July 1, 2026, as higher tiers reflect added AI and security features. Property & Capital Markets: Arada launched Arada Capital, targeting $5bn in assets over four years to route institutional money into Gulf property opportunities. Energy Security: Russia’s fuel supply network faces added strain as Ukrainian drone strikes hit refineries and export infrastructure. Trade & Digital Inclusion: Indonesia says online business matching for MSMEs generated about $107m in transactions in Jan–Apr, supported by trade reps abroad. Inflation Watch: Armenia reported 5.1% year-on-year inflation in June, with 0.5% deflation month-on-month.
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