AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Payments: Bank of Maldives CEO says the Maldives is moving toward “invisible” payments over the next five years, with API-connected ecosystems and more biometric authentication. Stablecoins Go Retail: UAE dirham-backed DDSC stablecoin gets access to Vara-regulated exchange platforms, aiming to make everyday shopping and transfers easier. E-wallet Fees Cut: GCash and Maya both slash InstaPay transfer fees to P10 after a BSP directive, continuing a broader push to lower everyday transaction costs. Consumer Tech & Retail: JASIWAY’s compact sleeper sofa chair lands on Wayfair, betting on small-space, multifunction living. Home & Lifestyle Shopping: Dunelm leans into the western trend with a cow-print homeware collection, while a trending storage ottoman highlights the ongoing “hide clutter” home-buying mood. Food Labeling: Australia’s new seafood country-of-origin labeling (AIM: Australian/Imported/Mixed) rolls out to boost transparency for shoppers. Manufacturing Watch: France’s factory output slips in May, with uneven demand across sectors. Business Confidence: Trinidad and Tobago economists warn closures are happening faster than new industry creation, raising concerns for jobs and investment.
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