AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoChina’s EV Shift: Beijing will cut export rebates for electric vehicles from 13% to 9% in April 2027, as weak domestic car sales push automakers to rely more on overseas buyers. Pacific Kava: Regional officials are developing shared quality and safety standards to build buyer confidence and open more markets for Pacific kava. E-commerce Scrutiny: Missouri has sued Temu, alleging deceptive pricing and product claims and improper collection of users’ personal data; the company has not responded in the reports provided. Smartphones: Transsion raised US$390 million to develop AI and differentiate its phones, strengthening a manufacturer with a major presence in Africa, India and Southeast Asia. Luxury Spending: LVMH’s third-quarter sales rose 1% organically, but sales in Asia excluding Japan fell 5% as China’s slowdown continued to weigh on demand; Sephora helped offset the weakness. India Payments: Planned fees on some large UPI merchant payments have been postponed until after Diwali, giving retailers and payment providers more time to prepare. China’s Food Retail: After a subsidy war drove online orders, many food merchants are now grappling with lower order values and squeezed profits as shoppers remain accustomed to steep discounts.
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