AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConsumer Policy & Digital Markets: Malaysia’s Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority praised moves to push responsible online promotion, as the Consumer Protection Act amendment formally gets underway. Retail & Consumer Spending: India’s like-for-like retail spends rose 9.6% in August, with grocery leading and fashion rebounding, while electronics lagged. Digital Gold Push: India’s NSE partnered with Augmont Gold Tech to simplify converting physical gold into Electronic Gold Receipts and boost participation in digital gold trading. Energy Costs: The EU warned of an energy price crisis tied to Iran war fallout, urging countries to curb demand and protect gas storage. Housing Market Shift: India’s housing shows mixed momentum—Mumbai’s MMR gained share while NCR sales and ticket sizes fell. Local Business Boosts: Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions roll out a zero-commission gift card to drive shop-local spending across retail, hospitality and services. Security & Business Continuity: Russia is moving to make drone protection a business requirement, with firms facing possible asset seizure if they don’t comply. Job Market Pressure: China’s youth job hunt is getting tougher, with foreign degrees increasingly seen as a potential disadvantage.
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