AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPayments & Fintech: India’s RBI backed new Merchant Discount Rate rules for UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 from Oct 15, keeping P2P and small merchant payments free while shifting costs into the merchant ecosystem. Digital Infrastructure: Google Cloud opened a Singapore Engineering Centre to build AI-ready cloud and agentic infrastructure for enterprises across Southeast Asia. AI in Retail Products: Japan’s Lawson and FamilyMart will roll out sweets created from AI flavor and trend inputs, marking a bigger push from AI-assisted ordering into consumer-facing innovation. Consumer Tech for Repair Shops: Foxwell promoted its NT919 BT scanner to help independent garages handle ECU coding and modern diagnostic barriers without dealer-only tools. Energy for AI Data Centers: SK Innovation showcased integrated energy solutions for AI data centers, bundling renewables, storage, SMRs and LNG to meet surging demand. Food Safety: FDA classified a new alfalfa sprout recall as Class I after potential STEC or Salmonella contamination, following earlier sprout outbreak reports. Supply Chain & Trade: China’s Pinglu Canal trial voyage signals a new river-to-sea route aimed at faster, cheaper access for southwestern trade. Local Consumer Impact: Australia’s ACCC approved a 3-year trial for multi-bank regional ATMs enabling fee-free withdrawals and deposits for participating cards.
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