AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWage Pressure in the Philippines: Negros workers are bracing for another setback after Western Visayas’ wage board dismissed a bid for a P250 daily pay hike on a “technicality,” with unions calling it a dodge that blocks merit review. Fuel Shock: India’s diesel is nearing Rs 100 after a fourth hike in two weeks, as West Asia tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption keep crude volatile. Food Security Risk: The UN FAO warns Hormuz instability could spark a global food price crisis within 6–12 months, tying shipping disruption to fertilizer and transport costs. Halal & Trade Push: Malaysia is leaning on its JAKIM-backed halal credibility while also pushing F&B exports at Thaifex Anuga Asia. Aquaculture Tech Investment: VentureTECH backs Pacton’s FishSpeak platform to scale AI/IoT farm management across ASEAN. UK Retail Expansion: Aldi asks Blackpool and Fylde coast shoppers to nominate locations for new stores, as it pours £370m into growth. Cold Chain & Processing: Worldbase promotes industrial freezer and cold-chain systems for 2026 buyers.
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