AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEV Push in China: New energy vehicles hit 56.9% of new car sales in May, with buyers drawn by lower running costs and “software-defined” cabin upgrades. Consumer Tech & Compliance: India’s GST turns 10, shifting from rollout to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, and simpler processes for MSMEs. Social Commerce Boom: NIQ finds one in three Western shoppers now discovers products on social media, with AI and social/quick commerce driving “discovery-led” shopping. Homebuyer Rights: India’s Supreme Court says delayed-possession compensation can still be claimed even after a buyer takes flat possession. Retail Risk for Businesses: The Philippines warns cafés and shops that playing music without proper licenses can trigger copyright liability. Energy & Household Budgets: Pakistan raised petroleum levies on petrol and diesel but kept retail prices unchanged, while June cooling demand stayed mixed as AC sales fell. Food & F&B Spend: Malaysia expects the FIFA World Cup to boost food and beverage spending by RM1.2–RM2.1B. Local Business Spotlight: SBA Minnesota named Scamp Trailers CEO Micah Eveland Small Business Person of the Year.
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