AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElectricity Bills Under Fire: A new citizens’ group in Mindoro says ORMECO’s power rates have jumped to as high as P18 per kWh, warning they could reach P21, blaming the loss of UCME subsidies meant for island utilities. Home & Household Retail Dealmaking: Malaysia’s Milux proposes buying Movon for RM150M to expand home appliances distribution via Movon’s direct-selling network. Food Manufacturing Jobs: Kim Teck Cheong plans a RM30M Gardenia bread plant in Sarawak, targeting 500 local jobs. Food Additive Safety Watch: A Brazil study links chronic xanthan gum intake to colon inflammation and gut changes in an animal model, urging more human-focused research. Plumbing Product Compliance: The Plastics Pipe Institute warns some PEX tubing sold in North America may not meet required standards or third-party certification. Marketplace Consumer Protection: A Temu-focused look examines how large online sellers manage traceability, safety, authenticity, data handling, and shopper help as they scale. Retail Sales Lift: U.S. retail sales rose 9.4% in June year over year, with core sales up 10.08%, signaling a strong start to summer shopping. Health Product Access Gap: A report highlights patients turning to compounded GLP-1s online, raising concerns about disclosure and safety. Regulator vs Caller ID: Truecaller plans to challenge India’s telecom regulator after rules told it not to label certain bank/financial call number series as spam.
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