AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCost Pressures: Malaysia’s 2026 producer-price growth forecast has risen to 7.4% as energy and weather risks threaten manufacturing and food costs, though fuel subsidies and electricity protections are cushioning consumers for now. Premium Tech: Apple is preparing to test demand for pricier touch-screen MacBook Pros, with a 14-inch model reportedly discussed at $2,899 and the larger model expected to cost more. Product Safety: A Nigerian commentary warns that counterfeit medicines, food, cosmetics and appliances pose risks to consumers and calls for stronger accountability and reporting protections. Sports Goods: India approved a 1,856-crore-rupee scheme to support sports-goods manufacturing, innovation and exports, including dedicated industrial zones and aid for smaller firms. Packaging: Former Quinn Glass business Encirc is rebranding as Vidrala UK & Ireland; its sites make about three billion glass containers annually. Consumer Mood: US confidence edged up in October as gas prices eased, but frustration over living costs remains.
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