AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJobs & Investment (Philippines via BRICS): President Marcos’ BRICS trip in New Delhi included a $75M iSON Group plan for ag-tech, healthcare, BPO and digital infrastructure, targeting about 2,000 jobs. Infrastructure & Resilience (Bahamas): The Water and Sewerage Corporation will invest $200M+ in hurricane- and flood-ready water and sanitation upgrades. Tourism Demand (Bahamas): Stopovers in Jan–Jul 2026 hit a record 1.31M (+4.3% y/y), signaling more business opportunities for local firms. Workplace Safety (US, school traffic): Iteris says school drop-offs can drive 20–30% of morning traffic and highlights signal timing fixes to protect students and pedestrians. Talent & HR Leadership (South Africa–India): Ramaphosa says India investment of $10B+ has created 18,000+ jobs in South Africa, with new CEO roundtable focus on critical minerals, green industry, infrastructure and digital economy. Hiring/Immigration Policy (US): A proposed Trump DHS rule would remove the 60-day H-1B grace period, forcing some workers to leave the day after job loss. Energy Jobs (Honduras): Texhong and Danasun are building a $400M textile + solar complex in Choloma, aiming for ~7,000 permanent jobs.
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