AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFlood Disruption (Bangkok): Bangkok declared a flood disaster across all 50 districts after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain swelled canals and submerged roads, with water entering homes, restaurants and shops; officials warned residents to stay home as drainage could take 2–3 days. Restaurant Expansion (India): Wagamama opened its first Delhi NCR outlet at Cyberhub, Gurugram, bringing its open-kitchen, communal dining concept to the region. Climate Impact on Menus: Chefs worldwide are adjusting to El Niño-driven droughts, floods and heatwaves that are already affecting ingredient availability, transport and prices. Beverage Partnerships (Zimbabwe): Varun Beverages Zimbabwe signed an exclusive distribution deal with Mondelez South Africa for chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum from Oct 1, leveraging its existing network. Recycling Pressure (Hawaii): Hawaii’s HI-5 beverage container fund rose to $105m as redemption rates fall, with limited redemption-center space and convenience cited as key issues. Sports-to-Tourism (China): A county-level tennis boom in Jingshan, Hubei is being used to spur rural revitalization through sports tourism and a local manufacturing cluster. Tourism Demand (India): India reported 428.55 crore domestic tourist visits in 2025 and Rs 2.76 lakh crore in foreign exchange earnings, highlighting a push toward digital tourism tools.
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