AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoBRICS Summit Watch: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, with leaders pushing a people-centred agenda on trade, investment, financial cooperation and UN/international finance reform. Food & Agri Industry: A new look at LATAM food manufacturing highlights how Grupo Bimbo and Nestlé are expanding locally while General Mills pulls back, as climate stress, weak infrastructure and security risks reshape supply chains. Rare Earths & Mining: Aclara signed a JV with Japan’s JOGMEC to explore heavy rare earths in Brazil, with Japan funding up to $3m over three years and options to expand. Brazil Food Politics: Lula’s “picanha for all” promise is back in the spotlight as beef prices keep climbing ahead of the election. Construction & Security Hardware: At FEICON BATIMAT and EXPOSEC, smart access control and certified smart locks remain a key theme for Brazil’s building and security market, with emphasis on INMETRO/ANATEL compliance and durability in local conditions. Cyber Risk for SMBs: Kaspersky reports most SMBs faced cyber incidents in the past year, with phishing and ransomware among the most damaging threats.
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