AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Payments: GCash is rolling out “link-and-pay” for QR purchases, letting users fund transactions directly from eligible linked Visa cards and authenticate via Visa Payment Passkey. Energy Costs: Philippines fuel prices ease early August (diesel -₱0.60/l, gasoline -₱0.73/l), but LPG is set to jump, adding about ₱40 to a standard 11-kg cylinder. Consumer Finance Policy: Australia’s RBA payment rule changes could cut credit card rewards value and shift costs to shoppers at checkout. EV & Auto Demand: IEA says global EV sales surged in Q2 despite weaker car markets, with electrification interest boosted by fuel-price volatility. Food & Beverage Compliance: India’s FSSAI flags some rum and whisky variants for artificial flavoring and misleading “aged” claims. Packaging & Green Claims: A US judge blocks California’s recycling-symbol limits, citing likely First Amendment issues. Retail & Seasonal Goods: GoGo squeeZ launches a Toy Story 5 on-pack promo; Mars Wrigley adds three Christmas lines. Health & Longevity: Paused expands its longevity supplement range with five new formulations.
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