AGP Executive Report
Last update: 27 minutes agoFood Security Shock: Sri Lanka is scrambling after India suspended sugar exports until Sept 30, just as the rupee keeps sliding—importers are hunting alternatives like Brazil and Thailand, but deliveries could take two months and refined sugar is far pricier, raising fears for milk powder and other essentials. Energy & Markets: New Zealand stocks slid again, with Contact Energy hit by a large block trade that dragged the NZX 50 down; meanwhile, the IEA says EVs are set to reach about 30% of new vehicle sales in 2026 as Canada’s EV growth spikes. Consumer & Retail: Chipotle opens its first Gates, New York-area spot with a drive-thru “Chipotlane,” while in the US, Mango’s Mexican and American Grill in Moorhead is closing for good. Security & Tech: WatchGuard finds 91% of firms worry about AI-driven cyberattacks, pushing more companies toward managed security. Regional Business: Naspers/Prosus adds payments expert Arnold Goldberg to its board.
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