AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI & Semiconductors: Moonshot AI paused new Kimi K3 subscriptions after demand strained its GPUs, while China’s WAICO was announced with Xi calling for open-source, secure AI and multilateral cooperation; China also reported H1 integrated-circuit export growth (+88.7% y/y) alongside broader industrial momentum. Robotics & Consumer Tech: MIIT said China has 400+ humanoid robot models and quadrupeds dominate global sales, while HONOR opened pre-orders for its Robot Phone in China ahead of an August launch. Retail & Consumer Finance (India): Reliance Retail posted Q1 FY27 gross revenue of ₹90,408 crore with digital commerce momentum, and Paytm’s parent is set to announce a first-ever bonus issue for retail shareholders. Cross-border Payments: India and Spain agreed to fast-track UPI–Bizum interoperability talks to boost cross-border transactions. Food & Travel Retail: Lotte Duty Free launched Premium Kimchi from Lotte Hotel Seoul at Gimpo Airport, targeting premium K-food demand from travelers. Energy & Macro: US-Iran tensions lifted oil prices, and China’s refined copper imports hit a nine-month high as domestic supply tightened. Trade & Supply Chains: China’s controlled rare-earth exports to Japan were again tiny in June, extending fallout from the diplomatic spat.
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