AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMenu Rahmah Expansion: Malaysia’s Domestic Trade ministry says 3,210 food and beverage premises have registered as Menu Rahmah operators as of July, with the biggest participation from food stalls/food courts (1,016), as the program shifts from a temporary cost relief push to ongoing affordability support. Heat & Hospitality Insurance Gap: Reuters reports Europe’s heatwaves are cutting hospitality turnover sharply—Padua survey results show more than 80% of businesses seeing ~20% declines—while insurers often struggle to cover losses tied to indirect impacts, widening the protection gap. Wine Under Climate Pressure: Germany’s winegrowers are scrambling to protect vines as heat and low river levels bite; one grower is using straw to trap moisture, warning the “tipping point” is near. Plant-Based “Milk” Fight: A roundup of dairy-vs-plant labeling disputes highlights ongoing legal pressure over whether oat and other beverages can use “milk” terms, with courts and regulators taking different approaches. Tourism Tax Watch: Scotland’s city-wide visitor levy has started in Edinburgh, with other UK cities watching closely as tourism taxes spread. Water Infrastructure: Mexico’s Conagua awarded the Rosarito desalination plant contract (about $270m), aiming for first desalinated water by mid-2029. Self-Serve Alcohol Rules: Sydney regulator blocks Boathouse’s bid to loosen liquor rules, keeping tighter controls on how alcohol can be served.
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