AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElectricity Bills & Consumer Protection: The Philippines’ Energy Regulatory Commission says removing at least nontechnical system loss from power bills is feasible if distribution utilities adjust tariff caps and can still fund anti-pilferage measures without shifting costs to consumers. Regulatory Crackdown on Food Pricing Tactics: Russia’s State Duma is set to tighten rules for “socially significant” foods, targeting shrinkflation-style format changes that raise the effective price per kilo or liter. Real Estate Scam Risk: Turkey will let certified brokers advertise verified listings on social media, but experts warn loopholes in e-Gov verification could still leave consumers exposed to fraud. Payments & Consumer Reach: Kenya’s new crypto capital rules are pressuring startups ahead of a November deadline, while Safaricom’s PATA MORE campaign expands data bundles and boosts low-value M-PESA transaction limits. Consumer Tech & Entertainment: AVIOT launches Evangelion-collab true wireless earbuds with new voice lines; Stop Killing Games joins a Dutch lawsuit against Sony over PlayStation digital store “monopoly.” FMCG & Retail Trends: Worldpanel by Numerator finds smaller FMCG brands struggle to grow consumer reach in India, and Hershey says “Summerween” is starting earlier as parents buy Halloween candy well ahead of October.
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