AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Consumer Rules: The EU’s new “withdrawal button” requirement for online distance contracts kicks in, giving shoppers a statutory right to back out (with notable exemptions like travel and personalised goods), and it also applies to non-EU sellers targeting EU customers. Japan Tax Policy: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi says the planned two-year cut to the consumption tax on food will be restored to 8% afterward, as inflation and fiscal worries shape the debate. Cybersecurity & Retail Tech: Two men go on trial in London over a 2024 Transport for London cyberattack that allegedly exposed millions of customers’ personal and payment details. Semiconductors & AI Hardware: SK Hynix overtakes Samsung to become South Korea’s most valuable public company, fueled by booming high-bandwidth memory demand from AI. Energy & Trade Risk: Global markets react to Middle East tensions as the Strait of Hormuz closure raises oil shipping concerns, while coverage highlights how chokepoints can ripple into consumer prices worldwide. Clean Power: Solar capacity jumps 33% globally in 2025, with China driving most of the new additions. Food & Consumer Tech: A retail avocado ripeness scanner trial aims to reduce bruising and help shoppers pick fruit at the right stage.
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