AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centres & AI Infrastructure: Blackstone-backed AirTrunk plans to triple Japan data centre investment to as much as $30bn over five years, betting on rising AI power demand. Travel & Consumer Data: Japan’s H.I.S. says passport details of up to 627 customers may have been leaked via a Thai subsidiary server breach. Air Travel Rights: India’s Thrissur consumer panel ordered Air India Express to refund Rs 20,287 plus Rs 40,000 compensation after denied boarding on a confirmed Kochi–Abu Dhabi flight. Fintech for Consumers: RBI will enable interoperability among NBFC account aggregators so customers can share financial data across apps and institutions more easily. Quick Commerce Boom: Google-Redseer projects India’s quick commerce market to nearly hit $90bn by FY2031, with monthly users topping 100m and festive sales surging. Rates Hit Home Loans: RBI raised the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%, with bankers warning higher borrowing costs for households and small businesses. Retail & Brand Moves: Swiggy rebrands Dineout with a sharper standalone identity as dining-out demand grows. Food & Trade Links (Africa): Kenyan avocado exporters are leveraging China’s zero-tariff policy and Chinese-built logistics to reach tariff-free markets.
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