AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoMarket Intelligence Upgrade: Euromonitor International rolled out the next-gen Passport, rebuilding its market data platform with an AI chat experience, Copilot integration, and deeper API access for decision-making. Payments & Retail Tech: Adyen won a UAE Retail Payment Services Category II licence, letting it manage local settlements directly for merchants. Telecom Connectivity Deal: BT and Verizon agreed a 50:50 international enterprise JV worth about $4B, aiming to serve 3,000+ customers across 180+ countries. Consumer Finance: Virgin Money cut UK mortgage rates by up to 0.20% as swap rates ease, following Nationwide’s move. Energy & Household Costs: Sri Lanka reduced fuel prices after global oil eased, while the Philippines’ Visayas grid faces a yellow alert due to plant unavailability. Food & Supply Chain: Tropic acquired Rahan Meristem to scale gene-edited banana varieties targeting Panama disease and lower waste. Cyber & Consumer Risk: Reports claim Apple iPhone 18 Pro files were stolen in a Tata Electronics breach, spotlighting supply-chain security. Packaging Trend: Bag-in-box packaging is forecast to grow to $5.0B by 2032 on sustainability demand.
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